Zen and the Way of the Sword - Arming the Samurai Psyche (Hardcover, New)
Winston L. KingThis book examines the heart of the samurai ethos known as the `cult of the sword' and its relationship to Zen Buddhism. Surveying the origins of the warrior class, the ancient traditions of swords and swordmaking, Zen meditation techniques, and aspects of the Japanese martial arts, King reveals how this surprising alliance came about, and its implications for Japanese society.
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This book examines the heart of the samurai ethos known as the `cult of the sword' and its relationship to Zen Buddhism. Surveying the origins of the warrior class, the ancient traditions of swords and swordmaking, Zen meditation techniques, and aspects of the Japanese martial arts, King reveals how this surprising alliance came about, and its implications for Japanese society.
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Imprint | Oxford UniversityPress |
Country of origin | United States |
Release date | November 1993 |
Availability | Expected to ship within 12 - 17 working days |
First published | September 1993 |
Authors | Winston L. King |
Dimensions | 241 x 162 x 26mm (L x W x T) |
Format | Hardcover |
Pages | 276 |
Edition | New |
ISBN-13 | 978-0-19-506810-8 |
Barcode | 9780195068108 |
Categories | Books - All Books  Social sciencesSociology, social studiesSocial groups & communitiesSocial classesGeneral |
LSN | 0-19-506810-6 |
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