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“The Art of Peace is based on four Great Virtues: Bravery, Wisdom, Love, and Friendship, symbolized by Fire, Heaven, Earth, and Water.”

Quote by Morihei Ueshiba

Book:The Art of Peace

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The Art of Peace

This book delves into the philosophical and practical aspects of achieving peace, exploring various techniques and philosophies from different cultures and historical periods. It provides readers with a deeper understanding of the nature of conflict and the ways to cultivate a peaceful mindset. more

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Morihei Ueshiba

Morihei Ueshiba, born on December 14, 1883, was a renowned Japanese martial artist and the founder of aikido. His aikido, a martial art that emphasizes harmony and defense, has had a profound impact on the world. Ueshiba's life was marked by his passion for martial arts and his continuous pursuit of improvement. He passed away on April 26, 1969, but his teachings and contributions to the martial arts continue to inspire many to this day. more

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“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.”

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“Aikido can be summed up like this: True victory is self-victory; let that day arrive quickly! (True victory) means unflinching courage; (self-victory) symbolizes unflagging effort; and (let that day arrive quickly) represents the glorious moment of triumph in the here and now.”

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“Aikido is not an art to fight with enemies and defeat them. It is a way to lead all human beings to live in harmony with each other as though everyone were one family. The secret of aikido is to make yourself become one with the universe and to go along with its natural movements. One who has attained this secret holds the universe in him/herself and can say, 'I am the universe.'”

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“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.”

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“Nonresistance is one of the principles of aikido. Because there is no resistance, you have won before even starting. People whose minds are evil or who enjoy fighting are defeated without a fight.”

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“A mind to serve for the peace of all human beings in the world is needed in Aikido, and not the mind of one who wishes to be strong or who practices only to fell an opponent.”

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“True budo is a work of love. It is a work of giving life to all beings, and not killing or struggling with each other. Love is the guardian deity of everything. Nothing can exist without it. Aikido is the realization of love.”

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