{"product_id":"the-philosophy-of-aikido-9781626549937","title":"The Philosophy of Aikido","description":"\u003cp\u003e • Author(s): John Stevens\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher: Echo Point Books \u0026amp; Media\u003cbr\u003e • Publisher Imprint: Echo Point Books \u0026amp; Media\u003cbr\u003e • BISAC: Eastern\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eAt last, a clear and insightful look at the system of beliefs that is the basis for the practice of Aikido. \u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Aikido\u003c\/i\u003e is an invaluable 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\u003eSome of the ideas discussed are: \u003c\/p\u003e \u003cul\u003e-the relation of Aikido to such Asian traditions as Shinto, Shingon Buddhism, Omotokyo esotericism, Taoist mysticism, and Tantra \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 \u003cp\u003e-links between Aikido and art\u003c\/p\u003e -ways that Aikido thought can be used to advance the causes of such urgent issues as health and healing, conflict resolution and environmental responsibility\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cp\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Philosophy of Aikido\u003c\/i\u003e will be of vital interest to all those who are 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 extensive collection.\u003c\/p\u003e \u003cp\u003eJohn Stevens lived in Japan for thirty-five years, where he was a professor of Buddhist studies at Tohoku Fukushi University in Sendai. Stevens 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\u003eReaders interested in related titles from John Stevens will also want to see: Abundant Peace (ISBN: 1626543232), Aikido: The Way of Harmony (ISBN: 1626543275), Sacred Calligraphy of the East (ISBN: 162654994X), Secrets of Aikido (ISBN: 1626543259), The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei (ISBN: 1626549958), Extraordinary Zen Masters (ISBN: 1626549923).\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Echo Point Books \u0026 Media","offers":[{"title":"Paperback","offer_id":47598002962583,"sku":"9781626549937","price":1753.0,"currency_code":"INR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/3471\/1191\/files\/9781626549937.webp?v=1774999366","url":"https:\/\/atlanticbooks.com\/products\/the-philosophy-of-aikido-9781626549937","provider":"Atlantic Books","version":"1.0","type":"link"}