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Book of Five Rings
Book of Five Rings | Musashi Miyamoto
When the undefeated samurai Miyamoto Musashi retreated to a cave in 1643 and wrote "The Book of Five Rings," a manifesto on swordsmanship, strategy, and winning for his students and generations of samurai to come, he created one of the most perceptive and incisive texts on strategic thinking ever to come from Asia. Musashi gives timeless advice on defeating an adversary, throwing an opponent off-guard, creating confusion, and other techniques for overpowering an assailant that will resonate with both martial artists and everyone else interested in skillfully dealing with conflict. For Musashi, the way of the martial arts was a mastery of the mind rather than simply technical prowess and it is this path to mastery that is the core teaching in "The Book of Five Rings." William Scott Wilson s translation is faithful to the original seventeenth-century Japanese text while being wonderfully clear and readable. His scholarship and insight into the deep meaning of this classic are evident in his introduction and notes to the text. This edition also includes a translation of one of Musashi s earlier writings, The Way of Walking Alone, and calligraphy by Japanese artist Shiro Tsujimura."
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BC_Dittemore
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I‘ve always wanted to read The Book of Five Rings, so when I discovered this on Audible I thought it might be a good listen while at work. Unfortunately, I found it hard to divide my focus. I felt like I kept missing important stuff. I need to re-listen when I can give it full attention. What I did catch is great. Musashi‘s way of thinking was quite different from other warriors of his time.

Brian Nishii is the perfect choice to read it aloud.

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hafizah
The Book of Five Rings | Musashi Miyamoto
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Although the book mainly teaches about combat using swords and other weapons, i find some quotes can be applied in everyday life, too. For example, when we face our enemies, always look ahead towards their eyes with confidence. The same as when we meet and talk with other people, it is important to be or appear confident. Can be considered as a self help book.

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starwolf
The Book of Five Rings | Musashi Miyamoto
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10/10

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GatheringBooks
The Book of Five Rings | Musashi Miyamoto
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#ThisRemindsMeOf... Day 10: Somewhat like The Art of War, this book about the art of strategy seems like a 🤯 kind of narrative.

BlueEnvy1598 That edition looks really nice. 3y
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LeahBergen
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LibrarianRyan Love it. ⭐️👍🎅🏻 7y
rubyslippersreads Do you have the sword that goes with this? 😂 7y
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julesG
The Book of Five Rings | Musashi Miyamoto
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"Know your enemy, know his sword."

#knowyourenemy
#rocktober
@Cinfhen @BarbaraBB

Cinfhen Well done 👍🏻 7y
BarbaraBB Yeah 🙌 7y
Cathythoughts Love this one 👍 7y
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theinfophile
The Book of Five Rings | Musashi Miyamoto
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Day 6 of #riotgrams brought to you by the numbers 5, 22, 1984, and IV.

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Angeles
The Book of Five Rings | Musashi Miyamoto
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Excellent! I am surprised at what a good listening experience this is. Bits of swordsmanship advise together with insightful battle strategy advise and lovely gory suggestions on cutting your opponent down, and practicing your strokes on corpses and live prisoners. It really brings to sharp relief how brutal sixteenth century Japan really was. My husband really enjoyed it as well

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Angeles
The Book of Five Rings | Musashi Miyamoto
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I'm just beginning this. I hope it is not disappointment like the art of war was. I am still flummoxed about that one

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SusanO1
Book of Five Rings | Musashi Miyamoto
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'Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.'

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IAmNerdyMe
Book of Five Rings | Miyamoto Musashi
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"Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world." - Miyamoto Musashi #jukido #eternalstudent

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