- Paperback: 144 pages
- Publisher: Shambhala; New edition edition (May 10 2005)
- Language: English
- ISBN-10: 1590302451
- ISBN-13: 978-1590302453
- Product Dimensions: 15.1 x 1.2 x 22.7 cm
- Shipping Weight: 200 g
- Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (2 customer reviews)
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #503,172 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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"The Japanese Art of War should be required reading for modern-day missionaries of Western business, politics, and culture."—San Francisco Chronicle
"'Set aside all the slogans you have learned and all the intellectual views that stick to your flesh.' Cleary quotes Chinese Zen master Yuanwu as saying. That's what this provocative book forces us to do. It raises the art of understanding of Japan's national and corporate psychology to new—and eminently accessible—heights of clarity. Cleary's is, in fact, the clearest voice explaining East-West cultural differences that I have encountered in a long time. An amazing achievement."—Alexander Besher, author of The Pacific Rim Almanac
"'Set aside all the slogans you have learned and all the intellectual views that stick to your flesh.' Cleary quotes Chinese Zen master Yuanwu as saying. That's what this provocative book forces us to do. It raises the art of understanding of Japan's national and corporate psychology to new—and eminently accessible—heights of clarity. Cleary's is, in fact, the clearest voice explaining East-West cultural differences that I have encountered in a long time. An amazing achievement."—Alexander Besher, author of The Pacific Rim Almanac
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Military rule and the martial tradition of the samurai dominated Japanese culture for more than eight hundred years. According to Thomas Cleary—translator of more than thirty-five classics of Asian philosophy—the Japanese people have been so steeped in the way of the warrior that some of the manners and mentality of this outlook remain embedded in their individual and collective consciousness. Cleary shows how well-known attributes such as the reserve and mystery of formal Japanese behavior are deeply rooted in the ancient strategies of the traditional arts of war. Citing original Japanese sources that are popular among Japanese readers today, he reveals the hidden forces behind Japanese attitudes and conduct in political, business, social, and personal life.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting to the lover of Asian history.,
By Michael Valdivielso (Alexandria, VA) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Japanese Art of War (Paperback)
In history most nations are always taking ideas and beliefs from others, even when they don't know it. Japan is no different. Much of the Far East classes in American colleges spend much of their time teaching students about where Japan gets much of its culture, language and traditions.The Art of War is like everything else that came to Japan. They took it, made it Japanese and used it in the way THEY felt was best. The Art of War soon spread into areas of business and philosophy. The ideas were soon adapted and proved to be useful rules for every walk of Japanese life. It could guide a warrior or help a baker do his best.
5.0 out of 5 stars
Really, a commentary on "A Book of Five Rings",
By Manco (the St Croix River valley) - See all my reviews
This review is from: Japanese Art of War (Paperback)
This is a great book if taken for what it really is, a commentary on Cleary's translation of "A Book of Five Rings" and other material that Cleary has handled. I wish I had read this directly after I had initially read "5 Rings". The latter book is an extremely cold-blooded and dispassionate look at the art of killing. Nevertheless it has had great influence in some Japanese circles. I was extremely put off by it."The Japanese Art of War" puts "5 Rings" into its cultural context and compares it with works by other Japanese writers of the same era. It examines the thought and cultural patterns at work during this period and delves into how these patterns have carried over into the present. If you're looking for a good book on the Samurai, this isn't it. Try Westbrook's "Secrets of the Samurai". But if you want an interesting journey into the realm where Zen and the traditional martial arts of Japan meet, this may be what you're looking for.
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4.0 out of 5 stars
Interesting to the lover of Asian history.,
By Michael Valdivielso - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Japanese Art of War (Paperback)
In history most nations are always taking ideas and beliefs from others, even when they don't know it. Japan is no different. Much of the Far East classes in American colleges spend much of their time teaching students about where Japan gets much of its culture, language and traditions.The Art of War is like everything else that came to Japan. They took it, made it Japanese and used it in the way THEY felt was best. The Art of War soon spread into areas of business and philosophy. The ideas were soon adapted and proved to be useful rules for every walk of Japanese life. It could guide a warrior or help a baker do his best. 2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
5.0 out of 5 stars
An excellent basic guide to the Japanese philosophy of war.,
By Joseph J. Truncale "warriorwriter" - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Japanese Art of War (Paperback)
As a life-long student of the martial arts, most especially Japanese combat arts, I found this book to be an excellent basic guide to the heart and soul of the Japanese Bushi(Warrior-Samurai). The author is well-known for his expertise on asian culture. He is a Buddhist scholar and lived in Japan for six years. This volume covers the history of warfare in Japan, the role of Zen in the warrior philosophy, schemes of the samurai, the thirty strategies of war, bushido and christianty, and the Zen razor.In conclusion, this is a book that will be of interest to serious students of Japanese martial arts, as well as for scholars of Asian history. Rating: 5 Stars. Joseph J. Truncale (Author: Wakizashi-Jutsu Official Manual--Bushi Satori Ryu). 4 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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