{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-aikido-9781626549937","title":"The Philosophy of Aikido","description":"\u003ch2\u003eThe Philosophy of Aikido: A Comprehensive Exploration of Aikido's Spiritual Foundations\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAt last, a clear and insightful look at the system of beliefs that is the basis for the practice of Aikido. \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Aikido\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable guide for practitioners-whether beginning or advanced-wishing to know more about the context in which Aikido was developed and Aikido's implications for the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhat This Book Covers\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSome of the ideas discussed are:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e-the relation of Aikido to such Asian traditions as Shinto, Shingon Buddhism, Omotokyo esotericism, Taoist mysticism, and Tantra\n\u003cp\u003e-points of correspondence between Aikido and Western philosophical and religious systems-Greek philosophy, Christianity, Kabbalah, alchemy, and modern scientific theories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e-links between Aikido and art\u003c\/p\u003e\n-ways that Aikido thought can be used to advance the causes of such urgent issues as health and healing, conflict resolution and environmental responsibility\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eWhy This Book Matters\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Aikido\u003c\/i\u003e will be of vital interest to all those who are drawn to a dynamic philosophy centered on harmony, peace, and spiritual strength. The book includes 70 black-and-white illustrations of woodblock prints, calligraphy, and photographs from the author's extensive collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eAbout the Author\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eJohn Stevens lived in Japan for thirty-five years, where he was a professor of Buddhist studies at Tohoku Fukushi University in Sendai. Stevens is a widely respected translator, an ordained Buddhist priest, a curator of several major exhibitions of Zen art, and an aikido instructor. He has authored more than thirty books and is one of the foremost Western experts on aikido, holding a ranking of 7th dan Aikikai. Stevens has also studied calligraphy for decades, authoring the classic \u003ci\u003eSacred Calligraphy of the East.\u003c\/i\u003e Other John Stevens titles that are likely to be of interest include \u003ci\u003eExtraordinary Zen Masters\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003eRelated Titles\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eReaders interested in related titles from John Stevens will also want to see: Abundant Peace (ISBN: 1626543232), Aikido: The Way of Harmony (ISBN: 1626543275), Sacred Calligraphy of the East (ISBN: 162654994X), Secrets of Aikido (ISBN: 1626543259), The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei (ISBN: 1626549958), Extraordinary Zen Masters (ISBN: 1626549923).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Point Books \u0026 Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50681421005074,"sku":"9781626549937","price":17.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0831\/4771\/8930\/files\/img_5c8b599e-c09e-41c5-9d19-1f233c900607.jpg?v=1733953199","url":"https:\/\/surprise-castle.myshopify.com\/products\/the-philosophy-of-aikido-9781626549937","provider":"Surprise Castle","version":"1.0","type":"link"}