{"product_id":"9781626549937","title":"The Philosophy of Aikido","description":"\u003cp\u003eAt last, a clear and insightful look at the system of beliefs that is\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003ethe basis for the practice of Aikido. \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Aikido\u003c\/i\u003e is an\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003einvaluable guide for practitioners-whether beginning or advanced-wishing to know more about the context in which Aikido was developed and Aikido's implications for the world today.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSome of the ideas discussed are:\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cul\u003e•the relation of Aikido to such Asian traditions as Shinto, Shingon Buddhism, Omotokyo esotericism,\u003cp\u003eTaoist mysticism, and Tantra\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•points of correspondence between Aikido and Western philosophical and religious systems-Greek philosophy, Christianity, Kabbalah, alchemy, and modern scientific theories\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•links between Aikido and art\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e•ways that Aikido thought can be used to advance the causes of such urgent issues as health and healing,\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003econflict resolution and environmental responsibility\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Aikido\u003c\/i\u003e will be of vital interest to all those who\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eare drawn to a dynamic philosophy centered on harmony, peace, and spiritual strength. The book includes 70 black-and-white illustrations of woodblock prints, calligraphy, and photographs from the author's\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eextensive collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eJohn Stevens lived in Japan for thirty-five years, where he was a\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eprofessor of Buddhist studies at Tohoku Fukushi University in Sendai.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eStevens is a widely respected translator, an ordained Buddhist priest, a curator of several major exhibitions of Zen art, and an aikido instructor. He has authored more than thirty books and is one of the foremost Western experts on aikido, holding a ranking of 7th dan Aikikai. Stevens has also studied calligraphy for decades, authoring the classic \u003ci\u003eSacred Calligraphy of the East.\u003c\/i\u003e Other John Stevens titles that are likely to be of interest include \u003ci\u003eExtraordinary Zen Masters\u003c\/i\u003e and \u003ci\u003eThe Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Point Books \u0026 Media","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":47062514368752,"sku":"9781626549937","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0737\/7593\/9824\/files\/9781626549937_p0.jpg?v=1763870080","url":"https:\/\/shop-qa.barnesandnoble.com\/products\/9781626549937","provider":"Barnes \u0026 Noble (DEV)","version":"1.0","type":"link"}