Zen and the Samurai Sword: Japanese Warrior Techniques for Agility, Clarity and Calm - Paperback

$19.95

Zen and the Samurai Sword: Japanese Warrior Techniques for Agility, Clarity and Calm - Paperback

Name: Zen and the Samurai Sword: Japanese Warrior Techniques for Agility, Clarity and Calm - Paperback
Brand: BooksCloud
SKU: 9781786789686
Price: 19.95 USD
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by Antony Cummins

$19.95

Book Overview

This unique book combines Japanese warrior techniques with ancient Zen practices for mental clarity and physical agility, giving readers a Samurai edge that will carry them through life.

Embark on a warrior's quest to achieve the Zen-like state of a samurai

Sharpen your mind, hone your senses, gain physical agility and reach peace through 100 key lessons in this unique book, as leading expert on Japanese military arts Antony Cummins brings ancient wisdom into the modern world.

Combining esteemed philosophy, practical sword skills and traditional calligraphic practices - with a dash of the science behind Zen - this book will arm you with the spiritual weapons to engage in the fight to come: the conflict within your own mind.

Explore what Zen is and who the samurai were before establishing your form and learning to travel through life without conflict, all based on historic scrolls. Discover teachings such as:

Do not wait to create your masterpiece
Heed your sixth sense
Defeat the enemy before the war
Understand that Zen is now

By the end of this book, you will be a Zen warrior. Face life and its harsh lessons with a clear head, hold a truer understanding of the world and engage with problems - all with a unique samurai edge.

"An insightful analysis of the synergies between the training methods of Zen Buddhist meditation ... and the advanced techniques used by Japanese samurai"
- Steven Heine, professor of religious studies and history at Florida International University

ISBN	9781786789686
Author	Antony Cummins
Publisher	Watkins Publishing
Genre	History, Self-help & personal development, and Philosophy
Format	Paperback
Published	February 2026
Language	ENG- English
Pages	192
Weight	1.0 lb
Target Audience	Adults
Print Size	Standard Print

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