The Sword of No-Sword
Life of the Master Warrior Tesshu
- Paperback
184 pages
- Release Date
15 December 1994
Summary
Master swordsman, calligrapher, and Zen practitioner, Yamoaka Tesshu is a seminal figure in martial arts history. John Stevens’s biography is a fascinating, detailed account of Tesshu’s remarkable life. From Tesshu’s superhuman feats of endurance and keen perception in life-threatening situations, to his skillful handling of military affairs during the politically volatile era of early nineteenth-century Japan, Stevens recounts the stories that have made Tesshu a legend. This is the book all …
Book Details
| ISBN-13: | 9781570620508 |
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| ISBN-10: | 1570620504 |
| Author: | John Stevens |
| Publisher: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Imprint: | Shambhala Publications Inc |
| Format: | Paperback |
| Number of Pages: | 184 |
| Release Date: | 15 December 1994 |
| Weight: | 261g |
| Dimensions: | 229mm x 152mm x 13mm |
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Critics Review
“Though there have been several accounts of the life of Tesshu (he has been called ‘the modern Miyamoto Musashi’) there has been until now no account in English. John Stevens’ is full and responsible… . This is a work filled with respect and devotion.“— The Japan Times
About The Author
John Stevens
John Stevens is Professor of Buddhist Studies and Aikido instructor at Tohoku Fukushi University in Sendai, Japan. He is the author or translator of over twenty books on Buddhism, Zen, Aikido, and Asian culture. He has practiced and taught Aikido all over the world.
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