modern aikido nun kurucusu olan morihei ueshiba ustanin yazmis oldugu kitap.

one
the art of peace begins with you. work on yourself and your
appointed task in the art of peace. 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 for no other purpose
than to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate
enlightenment. foster peace in your own life and then apply
the art to all that you encounter

two
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.

three
all things, material and spiritual, originate from one source and
are related as if they were one family. the past, present, and
future are all contained in the life force. the universe emerged
and developed from one source, and we evolved through the optimal
process of unification and harmonization.

four
the art of peace is medicine for a sick world. there is evil and
disorder in the world because people have forgotten that all things
emanate from one source. return to that source and leave behind all
self-centered thoughts, petty desires, and anger. those who are
possessed by nothing possess everything.

five
if you have not
linked yourself
to true emptiness,

you will never understand
the art of peace.

six
the art of peace functions everywhere on earth, in realms ranging
from the vastness of space down to the tiniest plants and animals.
the life force is all-pervasive and its strength boundless. the art
of peace allows us to percieve and tap into that tremendous reserve
of universal energy.

seven
eight forces sustain creation:
movement and stillness,

solidification and fluidity,
extension and contraction,
unification and division.

eight
life is growth. if we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are
as good as dead. the art of peace is a celebration of the bonding of
heaven, earth, and humankind. it is all that is true, good, and beautiful.

nine
now and again, it is necessary to seclude yourself among deep
mountains and hidden valleys to restore your link to the source
of life. breathe in and let yourself soar to the ends of the
universe; breathe out and bring the cosmos back inside. next,
breathe up all fecundity and vibrancy of the earth. finally,
blend the breath of heaven and the breath of earth with your own,
becoming the breath of life itself.

ten
all the priciples of heaven and earth are living inside you. life
itself is the truth, and this will never change. everything in
heaven and earth breathes. breath is the thread that ties creation
together. when the myriad variations in the universal breath can be
sensed, the individual techniques of the art of peace are born.

eleven
consider the ebb and flow of the tide. when waves come to strike the
shore, they crest and fall, creating a sound. your breath should
follow the same pattern, absorbing the entire universe in your belly
with each inhalation. know that we all have access to four treasures:
the energy of the sun and moon, the breath of heaven, the breath of
earth, and the ebb and flow of the tide.

twelve

those who practice the art of peace must protect the domain of mother
nature, the divine reflection of creation, and keep it lovely and fresh.
warriorship gives birth to natural beauty. the subtle techniques of a
warrior arise as naturally as the appearence of spring, summer, autumn,
and winter. warriorship is none other than the vitality that sustains
all life.

thirteen
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.

fourteen
contemplate the workings of this world, listen to the words of the wise,
and take all that is good as your own. with this as your base, open your
own door to truth. do not overlook the truth that is right before you.
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.

fifteen

create each day anew by clothing yourself with heaven and earth,
bathing yourself with wisdom and love, and placing yourself in the
heart of mother nature.

sixteen
do not fail
to learn from
the pure voice of an
ever-flowing mountain stream
splashing over the rocks.

seventeen
peace originates with the flow of things - its heart is like the
movement of the wind and waves. the way is like the veins that
circulate blood through our bodies, following the natural flow of the
life force. if you are seperated in the slightest from that divine
essence, you are far off the path.

eighteen
your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout. just as a lotus
flower springs from the mire to bloom splendidly, the interaction of
the cosmic breath causes the flower of the spirit to bloom and bear
fruit in this world.

nineteen
study the teachings of the pine tree, the bamboo, and the plum blossom.
the pine is evergreen, firmly rooted, and venerable. the bamboo is
strong, resilient, unbreakable. the plum blossom is hardy, fragrant,
and elegant.

twenty
always keep your mind as bright and clear as the vast sky, the great
ocean, and the highest peak, empty of all thoughts. always keep your
body filled with light and heat. fill yourself with the power of wisdom
and enlightenment.

twenty one
as soon as you concern yourself with the &quotgood&quot and
&quotbad&quot of your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for
maliciousness to enter. testing, competing with, and criticizing others
weaken and defeat you.

twenty two
the penetrating brilliance of swords
wielded by followers of the way
strikes at the evil enemy
lurking deep within
their own souls and bodies

twenty three

the art of peace is not easy. it is a fight to the finish, the slaying
of evil desires and all falsehood within. on occasion the voice of
peace resounds like thunder, jolting human beings out of their stupor.

twenty four
crystal clear,
sharp and bright,
the sacred sword
allows no opening
for evil to roost.

twenty five

to practice properly the art of peace, you must:
calm the spirit and return to the source.
cleanse the body and spirit by removing all malice, selfishness,
and desire.
be ever-grateful for the gifts received from the universe, your
family, mother nature, and your fellow human beings.

twenty six

the art of peace is based on four great virtues: bravery, wisdom, love,
and friendship, symbolized by fire, heaven, earth, and water.

twenty seven
the essence of the art of peace is to cleanse yourself of maliciousness,
to get in tune with your environment, and to clear your path of all
obstacles and barriers.

twenty eight
the only cure for materialism is the cleansing of the six senses (eyes,
ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind). if the senses are clogged, one's
perception is stifled. the more it is stifled, the more contaminated
the senses become. this creates disorder in the world, and that is the
greatest evil of all. polish the heart, free the six senses and let
them function without obstruction, and your entire body and soul will
glow.

twenty nine

all life is a manifestation of the spirit, the manifestation of love.
and the art of peace is the purest form of that principle. a warrior
is charged with bringing a halt to all contention and strife. universal
love functions in many forms; each manifestation should be allowed free
expression. the art of peace is true democracy.

thirty
each and every master, regardless of the era or 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.

thirty one
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.

thirty two

economy is the basis of society. when the economy is stable, society
develops. the ideal economy combines the spiritual and the material,
and the best commodoties to trade in are sincerity and love.

thirty three
the art of peace does not rely on weapons or brute force to succeed;
instead we put ourselves in tune with the universe, maintain peace
in our own realms, nurture life, and prevent death and destruction.
the true meaning of the term samurai is one who serves and
adheres to the power of love.

thirty four
foster and polish

the warior spirit
while serving in the world;
illuminate the path
according to your inner light.

thirty five
the path of peace is exceedingly vast, reflecting the grand design of
the hidden and manifest worlds. a warrior is a living shrine of the
divine, one who serves that grand purpose.

thirty six

your mind should be in harmony with the functioning of the universe; your
body should be in tune with the movement of the universe; body and mind
should be bound as one, unified with the activity of the universe.

thirty seven
even though our path is completely different from the warrior arts of the
past, it is not necessary to abondon totally the old ways. absorb venerable
traditions into this art by clothing them with fresh garmets, and build on
the classic styles to create better forms.

thirty eight
daily training in the art of peace allows you inner divinity to shine
brighter and brighter. do not concern yourself with the right and wrong
of others. do not be calculating or act unnaturally. keep your mind set
on the art of peace, and do not criticize other teachers or traditions.
the art of peace never restrains, restricts, or shackles anything. it
embraces all and purifies everything.

thirty nine

practice the art of peace sincerely, and evil thoughts and deeds will
naturally disappear. the only desire that should remain is the thirst
for more and more training in the way.

forty
those who are enlightened never stop forging themselves. the realizations
of such masters cannot be expressed well in words or by theories. the
most perfect actions echo the patterns found in nature.

forty one
day after day
train your heart out,
refining your technique:

use the one to strike the many!
that is the discipline of the warrior.

forty two
the way of a warrior
cannot be encompassed
by words or in letters:
grasp the essence
and move on toward realization!

forty three
the purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body,
and polish the spirit.

forty four
iron is full of impurities that weaken it; through forging, it becomes
steel and is transformed into razor-sharp sword. human beings develop
in the same fashion.

forty five

from ancient times,
deep learning and valor
have been the two pillars of the path:
trhough the virtue of training,
enlighten both body and soul.

forty six
instructors can impart only a fraction of the teaching. it is through
your own devoted practice that the mysteries of the art of peace are
brought to life.

forty seven
the way of a warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the
heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship.
emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the
power of the body is always limited.

forty eight
a true warrior is always armed with the three things: the radiant sword
of pacification; the mirror of bravery, wisdom, and friendship; and
the precious jewel of enlightenment.

forty nine
the heart of a human being is no different from the soul of heaven
and earth. in your practice always keep in your thoughts the
interaction of heaven and earth, water and fire, yin and yang.

fifty
the art of peace is the principle of nonresistance. because it is
nonresistant, it is victorious from the beginning. those with evil
intentions or contentious thoughts are instantly vanquished. the art
of peace is invincible because it contends with nothing.

fifty one
there are no contests in the art of peace. a true warrior is invincible
because he or she contests with nothing. defeat means to defeat
the mind of contention that we harbor within.

fifty two
to injure an opponent is to injure yourself. to control aggression
without inflicting injury is the art of peace.

fifty three
the totally awakened warrior can freely utilize all elements contained
in heaven and earth. the true warrior learns how to correctly perceive
the activity of the universe and how to transform martial techniques
into vehicles of purity, goodness, and beauty. a warrior's mind and body
must be permeated with enlightened wisdom and deep calm.

fifty four
always practice the art of peace in a vibrant and joyful manner.

fifty five
it is neccessary 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.

fifty six
a good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.

fifty seven
the key to good technique is to keep your hands, feet, and hips
straight and centered. if you are centered, you can move freely. the
physical center is your belly; if your mind is set there as well, you
are assured of victory in any endeavor.

fifty eight
move like a beam of light:
fly like lightning,
strike like thunder,
whirl in circles around
a stable center.

fifty nine

techniques employ four qualities that reflect the nature of our world.
depending on the circumstance, you should be: hard as a diomand,
flexible as a willow, smooth-flowing like water, or as empty as space.

sixty
if your opponent strikes with fire, counter with water, becoming
completely fluid and free-flowing. water, by its nature, never
collides with or breaks against anything. on the contrary, it swallows
up any attack harmlessly.

sixty one
functioning harmoniously together, right and left give birth to all
techniques. the left hand takes hold of life and death; the right hand
controls it. the four limbs of the body are the four pillars of heaven,
and manifest the eight directions, yin and yang, inner
and outer.

sixty two
manifest yang
in your right hand,
balance it with
the yin of your left,

and guide your partner.

sixty three
the techniques of the art of peace are neither fast nor slow, nor are
they inside or outside. they transcend time and space.

sixty four
spring forth from the great earth;
billow like great waves;
stand like a tree, sit like a rock;

use one to strike all.
learn and forget!

sixty five
when an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to
pull back, send him on his way.

sixty six
the body should be triangular, the mind circular. the triangle
represents the generation of energy and is the most stable physical
posture. the circle symbolizes serenity and perfection, the source of
unlimited techniques. the square stands for solidity, the basis of
applied control.

sixty seven
always try to be in communion with heaven and earth; then the world
will appear in its true light. self-conceit will vanish, and you can
blend with any attack.

sixty eight
if your heart is large enough to envelop your adversaries, you can see
right through them and avoid their attacks. and once you envelop them,
you will be able to guide them along the path indicated to you by
heaven and earth.

sixty nine
free of weakness,

no-midedly ignore
the sharp attacks
of your enemies:
step in and act!

seventy
do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. bravely face
whatever the gods offer.

seventy one

each day of human life contains joy and anger, pain and pleasure,
darkness and light, growth and decay. each moment is etched with
nature's grand design - do not try to deny or oppose the cosmic order
of things.

seventy two
protectors of the world
and gaurdians of the ways
of gods and buddhas,
the techniques of peace
enable us to meet every challenge.

seventy three
life itself is always a trial. in training, you must test and polish
yourself in order to face the great challenges of life. transcend the
realm of life and death, and then you will be able to make your way
calmly and safely through any crisis that confronts you.

seventy four
be grateful even for hardship, setbacks, and bad people. dealing with
such obstacles is an essential part of training in the art of peace.

seventy five
failure is the key to success;

each mistake teaches us something.

seventy six
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!

seventy seven
at tthe instant
a warrior
confronts a foe,

all things
come into focus.

seventy eight
even when called out
by a single foe,
remain on gaurd,
for you are always surrounded
by a host of enemies.

seventy nine
the art of peace is to fulfill that which is lacking.

eighty
one should be prepared to receive ninety-nine percent of an enemy's
attack and stare death right in the face in order to illumine the path.

eighty one

in our techniques we enter completely into, blend totally with, and
control firmly an attack. strength resides where one's ki is
concentrated and stable; confusion and maliciousness arise when
ki stagnates.

eighty two
there are two type of ki: ordinary ki and true

ki. ordinary ki is coarse and heavy; true ki is
light and versatile. in order to perform well, you have to liberate
yourself from ordinary ki and permeate your organs with true
ki. that is the basis of powerful technique.

eighty three

in the art of peace we never attack. an attack is proof that one is
out of control. never run away from any kind of challenge, but do not
try to suppress or control an opponent unnaturally. let attackers come
any way they like and then blend with them. never chase after opponents.
redirect each attack and get firmly behind it.

eighty four
seeing me before him,
the enemy attacks,
but by that time
i am already standing
safely behind him.

eighty five
when attacked, unify the upper, middle, and lower parts of your body.
enter, turn, and blend with your opponent, front and back, right and left.

eighty six
your spirit is the true shield.

eighty seven
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.

eighty eight
do not stare into the eyes of your opponent: he may mesmerize you. do
not fix your gaze on his sword: he may intimidate you. do not focus on
your opponent at all: he may absorb your energy. the essence of training
is to bring your opponent completely into your sphere. then you can
stand where you like.

eighty nine
even the most powerful human being has a limited sphere of strength.
draw him outside of that sphere and into your own, and his strength
will dissipate.

ninety
left and right,

avoid all
cuts and parries.
seize your opponents' minds
and scatter them all!

ninety one
the real art of peace is not to sacrifice a single one of your warriors
to defeat an enemy. vanquish your foes by always keeping yourself in a
safe and unassailable position; then no one will suffer any losses. the
way of a warrior, the art of politics, is to stop trouble before it starts.
it consists in defeating your adversaries spiritually by making them
realize the folly of their actions. the way of a warrior is to establish
harmony.

ninety two

master the divine techniques
of the art of peace,
and no enemy
will dare to
challenge you.

ninety three
in your training do not be in a hurry, for it takes a minimum of ten
years to master the basics and advance to the first rung. never think of
yourself as an all-knowing, perfected master; you must continue to train
daily with your friends and students and progress together in the art of peace.

ninety four
progress comes
to those who
train and train;
reliance on secret techniques
will get you nowhere.

ninety five

fiddling with this
and that technique
is of no avail.
simply act decisively
without reserve!

ninety six
if you perceive the true form of heaven and earth, you will be
enlightened to your own true form. if you are enlightened about a
certain principle, you can put it into practice. after each practical
application, reflect on your efforts. progress continually like this.

ninety seven
the art of peace can be summed up like this: true victory is
self-victory; let that day arrive quickly! &quottrue victory&quot means
unflinching courage; &quotself-victory&quot symbolizes unflagging effort; and
&quotlet that day arrive quickly&quot represents the glorious moment of triumph
in the here and now.

ninety eight
cast off limiting thoughts and return to true emptiness. stand in the
midst of the great void. this is the secret of the way of a warrior.

ninety nine
to truly implement the art of peace, you must be able to sport freely
in the manifest, hidden, and divine realms.

one hundred
if you comprehend

the art of peace,
this difficult path,
just as it is,
envelops the cirle of heaven.

one hundred one
the techniques of the way of peace change constantly; every encounter
is unique, and the appropriate response should emerge naturally.
today's techniques will be different tommorrow. do not get caught up
with the form and appearance of a challenge. the art of peace has no
form - it is the study of the spirit.

one hundred two

ultimately, you must forget about technique. the further you progress,
the fewer teachings there are. the great path is really no path.

one hundred three
the art of peace that i practice has room for each of the world's eight
million gods, and i cooperate with them all. the god of peace is very
great and enjoins all that is divine and enlightened in every land.

one hundred four
the art of peace is a form of prayer that generates light and heat.
forget about your little self, detach yourself from objects, and you
will radiate light and warmth. light is wisdom; warmth is compassion.

one hundred five

construction of shrine and temple buildings is not enough. establish
yourself as a living buddha image. we all should be transformed into
goddesses of compassion or victorious buddhas.

one hundred six
rely on peace
to activate your
manifold powers;
pacify your environment
and create a beautiful world.

one hundred seven
the divine is not something high above us. it is in heaven, it is in
earth, it is inside of us.

one hundred eight
unite yourself to the cosmos, and the thought of transcendence will
disappear. transcendence belongs to the profane world. when all trace
of transcendence vanishes, the true person - the divein being - is
manifest. empty yourself and let the divine function.

one hundred nine
you cannot see or touch the divine with your gross senses. the divine
is within you, not somewhere else. unite yourself to the divine, and
you will be able to perceive gods wherever you are, but do not try to
grasp or cling to them.

one hundred ten
the divine does not like to be shut up in a building. the divine likes
to be out in the open. it is right here in this very body. each one of
us is a miniature universe, a living shrine.

one hundred eleven
when you bow deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out
the name of god, it echoes inside you.

one hundred twelve
the art of peace is the religion that is not a religion; it perfects
and completes all religions.

one hundred thirteen
the path is exceedingly vast. from ancient times to the present day,
even the greatest sages were unable to perceive and comprehend the
entire truth; the explanation and teachings of masters and saints
express only part of the whole. it is not possible for anyone to speak
of such things in their entirety. just head for the light and heat,
learn from the gods, and through the virtue of devoted practice of the
art of peace, become one with the divine.

one hundred fourteen
the divine beauty
of heaven and earth!
all creation,

members of
one family.

(ugurcan - 12 Eylül 2005 16:56)

walking dead dizisinin 4. sezon 3. bölümünde zenci ihtiyatlı bir karakterin beyaz öfkeli genç adama okuması için önerdiği kitap.

(vycanismajoris29 - 20 Şubat 2019 08:37)