Martial Arts Teaching Tales of Power and Paradox: Freeing the Mind, Focusing Chi, and Mastering the Self

by Pascal Fauliot

Book Overview

A collection of parables and teaching stories from the martial arts traditions of Japan and China that emphasizes their spiritual foundation.

- The teaching stories in this book are based on the lives of martial arts masters and are meant to inspire questions and insights for the student.

- Written for martial artists and anyone interested in Eastern religions such as Buddhism, Zen, and Taoism.

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• Format: Paperback
• Language: English
• ISBN: 0892818824
• ISBN13: 9780892818822
• Release Date: April 2000
• Publisher: Inner Traditions International
• Length: 128 Pages
• Weight: 0.40 lbs.
• Dimensions: 0.4" x 5.5" x 8.2"

Customer Reviews

good book

For any one who likes the the stories on the martial arts and the teaching parables will enjoy this book, I know i did.

Neat book, compelling and thoughtful

This set of vignettes is not only fun to read but it really does make you think. Fast paced, clear writing in a style that is reminiscent of Dave Lowry. You don't have to be a martial artist to enjoy it though you will probably get more out of it if you are. Lawrence Kane Author of Surviving Armed Assaults, The Way of Kata, and Martial Arts Instruction

Tales to remember and recycle

This is just another book you should read on your Journey. Also recomended: Zen in the Martial Arts, by Joe Hyams. Please do yourself and the world a favor and expand you mind and soul. Read books such as this, books on spirituality, religion, philosophy, science, art, Toaism, and anything that stimulates your brain!! Read Salinger, Vonnegut, Jim Harrison, Cormac McCarthy, Watch great movies like Sling Blade, Miller's Crossing, of Pulp Fiction. FLEX YOUR HEAD !!!!!!!!!!

Taste of the inner meaning of martial arts

This small book leaves me begging for more. It relates tales teaching the inner meaning of the martial arts. It is divided into the following sections. 1. The message of the stories. 2. On the threshold of the mystery. 3. Confronting the mountain. 4. The snare of appearences. 5. The great test. 6. Lessons of the Zen masters. 7. Winning without fighting. 8. The ultimate secret. For those who are interested in the martial arts as a path for self development and realisation rather than just as a 'grab em and bash em' exercise in futility, this book will be a treasure for you. The martial arts have traditionally passed on its ethos and morality through tales such as these. Many of these tales were already familiar to me as our Sensei recounts some at each training session, more or less. The book only has one major drawback, there isnt enough of it. It left me wanting more.