The Book of Five Rings
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- 1K+
- First published
- 1642
- Pages
- 146
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“Miyamoto Musashi’s “The Book of Five Rings” is a classic treatise on martial arts and strategy, written around 1645. It’s not just for martial artists, but for anyone who seeks to apply its enduring wisdom to their life. The book offers insights into the nature of conflict and the path to victory, applicable to all aspects of human interaction. Musashi promotes a dual-sword technique (nitōjutsu), using both the katana and wakizashi. The book is structured into five “books”, each corresponding to an element of battle, reflecting the physical elements in life as understood by Buddhism, Shinto, and other Eastern religions.”
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Book facts
- Author
- Miyamoto Musashi
- First published
- 1642
- Reading time
- About 3 hours
- Pages
- 146
- Language
- English
- Genre
- Eastern Philosophy
- Formats
- PDF, EPUB, MOBI, Read online