Abundant Peace-The Biography of Morihei Ueshiba Founder of Aikido

by John Stevens

1987

Library's review

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Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969), the Founder of aikido-whose name means 'abundant peace'-was 'undoubtedly the greatest martial artist who ever lived,' according to his biographer, John stevens. 'Even if we accept every exploit of all the legendary warriors, East and West, as being literally
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true, none of those accompishments can be compared to Morihei's documented ability to disarm any attacker, throw a dozen men simultaneously and down and pin opponents without touching them, recorded scores of times in photographs, on film, and by personal testimony.' How did the diminutive master-barely five feet tall-attain this uncanny power? In Abundant Peace, John Stevens tells the real story behind Morihei's achievement, illuminating the man and his message in a way that will delight and stimulate the reader. Focusing on the how and why of Morihei's career, Stevens describes the people, events, and ideas that influenced his lifelong spiritual quest, which culminated in the unique teachings of Aikido. Illustrated with photographs of Morihei in action and filled with revealing anecdotes about his lfe and times, the book also offers a valuable discussion of the founder's conception of Aikido as a path of harmony and love, unifying body and mind, self and others, man and the universe.

Chicago-born John Stevens, Professor of buddhist Studies and Aikido Instructor at Tohoku College of Social Welfare in Sendai, Japan, is the author of several books on Eastern culture, including Aikido: The Way of Harmony.

Contents

Preface
Part One: The Man
Part Two: The Martial Artist
Part three: The Message
Bibliography, Index
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ISBN

877733503

Publication

Shamhbala Boston & London
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