Morihei Ueshiba

Athlete

1883-12-14

Books by Morihei Ueshiba

The Art of Peace
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The secret teachings of Aikido
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The Essence of Aikido
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Quotes by Morihei Ueshiba

The true meaning of the 'samurai' is one who serves and adheres to the power of love.
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Warriorship is none other than the vitality that sustains all life.
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Warriorship is none other than the vitality that sustains all life.
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The true meaning of the 'samurai' is one who serves and adheres to the power of love.
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Opponents confront us continually, but actually there is no opponent there. Enter deeply into an attack and neutralize it as you draw that misdirected force into your own sphere.
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Loyalty and devotion lead to bravery. Bravery leads to the spirit of self-sacrifice. The spirit of self-sacrifice creates trust in the power of love.
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A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.
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One does not need buildings, money, power, or status to practice the Art of Peace. Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train.
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Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.
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Progress comes to those who train and train; reliance on secret techniques will get you nowhere.
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All the principles of heaven and earth are living inside you. Life itself is truth, and this will never change. Everything in heaven and earth breathes. Breath is the thread that ties creation together.
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Each and every master, regardless of the era or the place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There are many paths leading to the top of Mount Fuji, but there is only one summit - love.
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Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment.
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The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.
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It is necessary to develop a strategy that utilizes all the physical conditions and elements that are directly at hand. The best strategy relies upon an unlimited set of responses.
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Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything - even mountains, rivers, plants and trees - should be your teacher.
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When life is victorious, there is birth; when it is thwarted, there is death. A warrior is always engaged in a life-and-death struggle for Peace.
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Your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout.
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In extreme situations, the entire universe becomes our foe; at such critical times, unity of mind and technique is essential - do not let your heart waver!
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As soon as you concern yourself with the 'good' and 'bad' of your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for maliciousness to enter. Testing, competing with, and criticizing others weaken and defeat you.
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