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Journey to the Heart of Aikido presents the teachings of Motomichi Anno Sensei, one of the few remaining direct students of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. Author and translator Linda Holiday-herself a senior instructor of aikido-brings to life the intimacy of this communication through
'Thie book is a treasure of wisdom from the heart of a true peacemaker, offering a tangible experience of interbeing as well as practices we can use everyday to cultivate well-being and compassion.'-Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen master and author of Peace Is Every Step
'The sublime life and teachings of Morihei Ueshiba are authentically presented in Journey to the Heart of Aikido through the lifelong training of Motomichi Anno as well as Linda Holiday's amazing dedication and resarch. As one who studied with the Master in his tiny nightly class right after World Warr II, I am overjoyed that the esence of what I witnessed and learned in Japan's countryside sixty-five years ago is now available to the public in the Western world.'-Kazuaki Tanahashi, author of Brush Mind; co-translator of Aikido by Kisshomary Ueshiba, under the direction of Morihei Ueshiba.
'A monumental work...entertaining, insightul, at times humorous, but always compelling. I wholeheartedly recommend LInda Holiday's book to every aikido practitioner and martial arts aficionado. It is a complete package that will not fail to inform and inspire, and it is surely destined to become a classic.'-Stanley Pranin, editor of Aikido Journal
'Journey to he Heart of Aikido presents Anno Sensei's simple, yet profound teachings, together with an inspiring account of his life and his experiences with the founder. This is a rich, valuable book, lovingly put together in the true spirit of Aikido.'-John Stevens, Aikido seventh dan; author of Invincible Warrior, a biography of Morihei Ueshiba.
Contents
Foreword by Motomichi Anno Sensei
Introduction by Linda Holiday
Part I The journey
1 Steps on the path
2 From Kumano to the world family
Part II The heart of aikido: Teachings of Motomichi Sensei
3 Learning from the founder of aikido
4 The heart of aikido
5 Aikido training: Polishing the spirit
6 Aikido and the practice of purification
7 The floating bridge of heaven
8 Aikido in the world
Afterword
Appendix
A note on translation
Glossary of Japanese terms
Endnotes
Credits
Acknowledgments
About the autho
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translated discourses on the deep practice of akiido and its essential spirit of harmony, gratitude, purification, and love.'Thie book is a treasure of wisdom from the heart of a true peacemaker, offering a tangible experience of interbeing as well as practices we can use everyday to cultivate well-being and compassion.'-Thich Nhat Hanh, Zen master and author of Peace Is Every Step
'The sublime life and teachings of Morihei Ueshiba are authentically presented in Journey to the Heart of Aikido through the lifelong training of Motomichi Anno as well as Linda Holiday's amazing dedication and resarch. As one who studied with the Master in his tiny nightly class right after World Warr II, I am overjoyed that the esence of what I witnessed and learned in Japan's countryside sixty-five years ago is now available to the public in the Western world.'-Kazuaki Tanahashi, author of Brush Mind; co-translator of Aikido by Kisshomary Ueshiba, under the direction of Morihei Ueshiba.
'A monumental work...entertaining, insightul, at times humorous, but always compelling. I wholeheartedly recommend LInda Holiday's book to every aikido practitioner and martial arts aficionado. It is a complete package that will not fail to inform and inspire, and it is surely destined to become a classic.'-Stanley Pranin, editor of Aikido Journal
'Journey to he Heart of Aikido presents Anno Sensei's simple, yet profound teachings, together with an inspiring account of his life and his experiences with the founder. This is a rich, valuable book, lovingly put together in the true spirit of Aikido.'-John Stevens, Aikido seventh dan; author of Invincible Warrior, a biography of Morihei Ueshiba.
Contents
Foreword by Motomichi Anno Sensei
Introduction by Linda Holiday
Part I The journey
1 Steps on the path
2 From Kumano to the world family
Part II The heart of aikido: Teachings of Motomichi Sensei
3 Learning from the founder of aikido
4 The heart of aikido
5 Aikido training: Polishing the spirit
6 Aikido and the practice of purification
7 The floating bridge of heaven
8 Aikido in the world
Afterword
Appendix
A note on translation
Glossary of Japanese terms
Endnotes
Credits
Acknowledgments
About the autho
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ISBN
9781583946596
Publication
Blue Snake Books