{"product_id":"samurai-mind-9781462900725","title":"Samurai Mind","description":"\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eThe Samurai Mind\u003c\/i\u003e is a collection of five seminal Japanese texts that convey the essence of traditional samurai philosophy and ethics from very different, but complementary points of view.\u003c\/b\u003e \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003eThese texts range from the ferocious to the esoteric—with their common thread being the importance of mastering one's own mind as the key to overcoming opponents. They were written from the mid-18th to early 19th century, The authors were acknowledged master samurai warriors keen to address a broader audience beyond their circle of students and acolytes. Their aim was to explain their craft to the outside world, and they do so with great insight. \u003cbr\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe classic Japanese texts are:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThe Mysterious Skills of the Old Cat\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSword Theory\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eA Treatise on the Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eJoseishi's Discussions on the Sword\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eIgnorance in Swordsmanship\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e \u003cbr\u003eFour of the five texts presented here are translated into English for the first time making \u003ci\u003eThe Samurai Mind\u003c\/i\u003e an important addition to the literature on Japanese martial arts and a valuable resource for all martial artists. This samurai philosophy book is an informative look at the samurai of Japan with particular emphasis on the warrior's relationship with his samurai sword—the most fabled weapon in history—and on his need to cultivate mental discipline to achieve his goals.","brand":"Christopher Hellman","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48294692323579,"sku":"9781462900725","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0779\/3917\/9771\/files\/CoreSourceHub_8ac8a220-e127-4f89-8305-272152f2d04f.jpg?v=1779190963","url":"https:\/\/indiepubs.com\/products\/samurai-mind-9781462900725","provider":"IndiePubs","version":"1.0","type":"link"}