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A fascinating, eclectic collection of writings—spanning four hundred years—on samurai ethos, training, and education, from premier translator Thomas Cleary Through the ages, the samurai have been associated with honor, fearlessness, calm, decisive action, strategic thinking, and martial prowess. Their ethos is known as  bushido , the Way of the Warrior-Knight. Here, premier translator Thomas Cleary presents a rich collection of writings on bushido by warriors, scholars, political advisors, and educators from the fifteenth century through the nineteenth century that provide a comprehensive, historically rich view of samurai life and philosophy.  Training the Samurai Mind  gives an insider’s view of the samurai world: the moral and psychological development of the warrior, the ethical standards they were meant to uphold, their training in both martial arts and strategy, and the enormous role that the traditions of Shintoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Taoism had in influencing samurai ideals. The writings deal with a broad range of subjects—from military strategy and political science, to personal discipline and character development. Cleary introduces each piece, putting it into hi

Who reads Training the Samurai Mind : A Bushido Sourcebook?

Author

and edited by Thomas Cleary

Publisher

Shambhala Publications, Incorporated

Published

2008

Language

EN

ISBN

9781590305720

Category

philosophy

Subjects

Sports, Fiction, Self Help

Rating

3.88 / 5 (139 ratings)

Updated

2026-03-13