Description
Glenn Morris examines the fabulous Togakure Ryu in ninth century Japan and moves to present day applications of the ancient skills the stealthy ninja must apply to living in the modern world. Mr. Morris' fans will not be disappointed with the riches offered here: secrets of balance and alignment; seeing with the minds and eyes of gods and spirits; energy applications of qi for healing, warfare and sexual fulfillment; the care and feeding of Bujin, protective spirits; and cross-cultural comparisons of shamans, saints and masters of Budo and Bugei.
Library's review
Praise from readers of Path Notes of an American Ninja Master:
'None of my friends read that much (only for school or when they have to read) but about seven of them went out and bought Path Notes. I was very impressed by the nature of the book. I hope the author isn't just teasing readers telling
'I consider your book my Bible, or Koran. What I have read has changed my life and really gotten me to think. I'm not the New York Times or Walter Cronkite. I'm a seventeen yeaer old nobody (thank God). But it doesn't take a somebody to appreciate.'-Matt, Las Vegas, Nevada
In his new book, Glenn Morrs continues his description of ninja shadow warriorship. He examines the fabulous Togakure Ryu in ninth century Japan and moves to present day appications of the ancient skills the stealthy ninja must apply to living in the modern world.
Mr. Morris' fans will not be disappointed with the riches offered here: secrets of balance and alignment; seeing with the minds and eyes of gods and spirits; energy appications of qi for healing, warfare and sexual fulfillment; the care and feeding of Bujin, protective spirits; and cross-cultural comparisons of shamans, saints and masters of Budo and Bugei.
Morris's spirited comment on the authentic and fraudulent in martial arts will help the reader distinguish American and Japanese values from their common shadow perversions. In this book, as previously, Morris expands the reader's knowledge of similar concepts in Zen, Ninpo, and Taoism.
In the words of Glenn Morris: 'If you read Path Notes and now find yourself disappearing into mirrors, talking to spirits, or just walking around scratching your head, this book will help you face down the shadow in yourself.'
Contents
Foreword by Richard Kim, Hanshi
Introduction
One
The Ninja as Enlightened Warrior
Ancient and Modern 'Grandmaster,' by Richard Moran
An impressionistic poem.
Two
Exercises for Greater Sensitivity
'Lessons fo the Heart,' by Glenn Morris
A Love poem that makes others stare.
Three
Balance Points
'First Lesson,' by Phyllis McGinley
A nice poem, by a nice girl
Four
Crime, Conventionality, Women, and Weapons
'Crook and Flail,' by Glenn Morris
A poem about graphics
Five
The Shadow Book of Busato Morris
'The Way and Other Thoukghts,' by Steve Noonkesser
A blond Innuit poet
Six
Using the Force
Seven
'The Way,' by Glenn Morris
A poetic map of the results of chakras opening
Eight
Mastery of Intelligence and Power
'Semantics Generalized.' by Glenn Morris
A poem on language and meaning
Nine
Characteristics of Shugyosha Across Clultures
'Child Mind,' by Glenn Morris
A poem about children
Ten
Learning Theory
'Doggered (some haiku by me, and a quatrain by Camper Walker).'
Eleven
Mud & Water, Purity and Power
'Gargoyles,' by Glenn Morris
A poem about religious monsters.
Twelve
Entering the Void
'Lots of Lao Tzu,' Selected quotes from the Tao Te Ching
Thirteen
Denizens of the Deep, or Here lIe Monsters: A Fool's Map of the Pormised, Purer Land
'Meaningful Quotes,' Collected statements worth contemplatin
Fourteen
Exercises for those Who Would Rather Kick Butt
'More Meaningful Quotes,' More collected statemsnts worth contemplating
Fifteen
Living with the Shadow to Have More Light
Ye Olde Curoiosity Shoppe: An Annotated Bibliography
About the Autho
'None of my friends read that much (only for school or when they have to read) but about seven of them went out and bought Path Notes. I was very impressed by the nature of the book. I hope the author isn't just teasing readers telling
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us he has another book on the way.'-Andrew M. Carroll, Atco, New Jersey'I consider your book my Bible, or Koran. What I have read has changed my life and really gotten me to think. I'm not the New York Times or Walter Cronkite. I'm a seventeen yeaer old nobody (thank God). But it doesn't take a somebody to appreciate.'-Matt, Las Vegas, Nevada
In his new book, Glenn Morrs continues his description of ninja shadow warriorship. He examines the fabulous Togakure Ryu in ninth century Japan and moves to present day appications of the ancient skills the stealthy ninja must apply to living in the modern world.
Mr. Morris' fans will not be disappointed with the riches offered here: secrets of balance and alignment; seeing with the minds and eyes of gods and spirits; energy appications of qi for healing, warfare and sexual fulfillment; the care and feeding of Bujin, protective spirits; and cross-cultural comparisons of shamans, saints and masters of Budo and Bugei.
Morris's spirited comment on the authentic and fraudulent in martial arts will help the reader distinguish American and Japanese values from their common shadow perversions. In this book, as previously, Morris expands the reader's knowledge of similar concepts in Zen, Ninpo, and Taoism.
In the words of Glenn Morris: 'If you read Path Notes and now find yourself disappearing into mirrors, talking to spirits, or just walking around scratching your head, this book will help you face down the shadow in yourself.'
Contents
Foreword by Richard Kim, Hanshi
Introduction
One
The Ninja as Enlightened Warrior
Ancient and Modern 'Grandmaster,' by Richard Moran
An impressionistic poem.
Two
Exercises for Greater Sensitivity
'Lessons fo the Heart,' by Glenn Morris
A Love poem that makes others stare.
Three
Balance Points
'First Lesson,' by Phyllis McGinley
A nice poem, by a nice girl
Four
Crime, Conventionality, Women, and Weapons
'Crook and Flail,' by Glenn Morris
A poem about graphics
Five
The Shadow Book of Busato Morris
'The Way and Other Thoukghts,' by Steve Noonkesser
A blond Innuit poet
Six
Using the Force
Seven
'The Way,' by Glenn Morris
A poetic map of the results of chakras opening
Eight
Mastery of Intelligence and Power
'Semantics Generalized.' by Glenn Morris
A poem on language and meaning
Nine
Characteristics of Shugyosha Across Clultures
'Child Mind,' by Glenn Morris
A poem about children
Ten
Learning Theory
'Doggered (some haiku by me, and a quatrain by Camper Walker).'
Eleven
Mud & Water, Purity and Power
'Gargoyles,' by Glenn Morris
A poem about religious monsters.
Twelve
Entering the Void
'Lots of Lao Tzu,' Selected quotes from the Tao Te Ching
Thirteen
Denizens of the Deep, or Here lIe Monsters: A Fool's Map of the Pormised, Purer Land
'Meaningful Quotes,' Collected statements worth contemplatin
Fourteen
Exercises for those Who Would Rather Kick Butt
'More Meaningful Quotes,' More collected statemsnts worth contemplating
Fifteen
Living with the Shadow to Have More Light
Ye Olde Curoiosity Shoppe: An Annotated Bibliography
About the Autho
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ISBN
1883319293 / 9781883319298
Publication
Frog, Ltd. Berkeley, California