The Spiritual Foundations of Aikido | Free Book
William Gleason
Morihei Ueshiba, who founded Aikido early in this century, intended
that his martial art would give form to profound spiritual truth, and
lead to a unification of the world's peoples. He saw Aikido not as a
fighting method or as a competitive sport but rather as a means of
becoming one with the laws of universal order--ki, or life
energy. Unfortunately, the subtleties of Ueshiba's teachings, veiled
in the esoteric terminology of Shinto, can be puzzling for even the
most advanced practitioners. They are not passed down today, and have
never been introduced to the West. Gleason, a fifth-degree (Godan)
black belt in Aikido, recognizing the importance of the spiritual
aspects of the discipline, researched its roots in Shinto, and in this
book is able to offer a clear explanation of Ueshiba's teachings.
• Unlike the common "how-to" manuals on basic technique, this is the first book to introduce the underlying spiritual principles of Aikido--the elusive concept of kototama (word souls), expressed as one spirit, four souls, three origins, and eight powers--and how they relate to the forms.
• Teaches the student how to use Aikido to accomplish spiritual goals.
• Reveals little-known teachings of Shinto and Aikido, relating them to Buddhism, Christianity, and other spiritual teachings.
• Unlike the common "how-to" manuals on basic technique, this is the first book to introduce the underlying spiritual principles of Aikido--the elusive concept of kototama (word souls), expressed as one spirit, four souls, three origins, and eight powers--and how they relate to the forms.
• Teaches the student how to use Aikido to accomplish spiritual goals.
• Reveals little-known teachings of Shinto and Aikido, relating them to Buddhism, Christianity, and other spiritual teachings.
In The Press
"If interested in a serious exploration of Japanese religion, the practice of Zen, or aikido history, this title could serve well. It thoroughly explains the basic philosophical concepts behind this martial art and the components of Shinto and Zen."
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