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One of the best known translators of the wisdom of Asia, Thomas Cleary now adds a new book to his samurai canon with Samurai Wisdom, new translations of five classic works on ""bushido."" His previous works, Code of the Samurai and  Soul of the Samurai, focused on the practical aspects and the more spiritual, Zen side of the samurai, respectively.  Samurai Wisdom,  authored by the scholar Yamaga Soko or his disciples, provides the core ideals and lessons that taught the samurai how to lead a proper life under the martial philosophy of ""bushido."" 

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Samurai Wisdom is absolutely excellent. Not only does this book provide the reader with a deep understanding of the samurai mind and their values, but if studied and applied, it also provides the reader with many valuable principles to live by in today's world. This is one of Thomas Cleary's best books. --Bodhi Sanders, author of Warrior Wisdom: The Warrior's Path

presents modern versions of five texts on the traditional Japanese martial ways. <b><i>Black Belt</i> magazine</b>

.. .presents modern versions of five texts on the traditional Japanese martial ways. --<b><i>Black Belt</i> magazine</b>

. ..presents modern versions of five texts on the traditional Japanese martial ways. -- Black Belt magazine

[A] refreshing look at the life of the samurai, his history, his way of thinking, the reason & benefits for living the way they did & a deep insight into their minds. --Terry Tozer, Traditional Japanese Shotokan Karate Academy (TJSKA)

-...presents modern versions of five texts on the traditional Japanese martial ways.- --Black Belt magazine

.. .presents modern versions of five texts on the traditional Japanese martial ways. -- Black Belt magazine

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Thomas Cleary is one of the best known and most accomplished translators of the ancient wisdom of Asia. His work includes The Art of War, The Book of Five Rings, Code of the Samurai, Soul of the Samurai and Secrets of the Japanese Art of Warfare, as well as over 70 other books on Asian military history and philosophy, Buddhism and Taoism.

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