KODO: Ancient Ways: Lessons in the Spiritual Life of the Warrior/Martial Artist (Literary Links to the Orient) [Paperback]

Kensho Furuya (Author)

Book Description

Series: Literary Links to the Orient | Publication Date: April 1, 1996

This is a compilation of columns that appeared between 1988 and 1995 in "Martial Arts Training" magazine. In this ever-changing world, traditions are often being cast aside as people search for novelty and progress. The 41 essays in this book are inspired by the teachings and wisdom of the ancients who devoted their lives to instruct others. Their ideas are preserved in this volume to inspire and guide readers in training and in life for years to come.

Product Details

• Paperback: 224 pages
• Publisher: Black Belt Communications (April 1, 1996)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 0897501365
• ISBN-13: 978-0897501361
• Product Dimensions: 9 x 5.8 x 0.5 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.7 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (35 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #158,873 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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9 of 9 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent Book!, December 15, 2002

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Gilbert (New York, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: KODO: Ancient Ways: Lessons in the Spiritual Life of the Warrior/Martial Artist (Literary Links to the Orient) (Paperback)

Rev. Furuya's book is quite exceptional. This book is truly inspirational. The author writes ancedotal stories about his life studying martial arts and the things he has learned along the way. He does not beat you over the head and force you to see or do things his way. He respectfully gives you insight into his own journey. It is an easy read and hard to put down. I have been studying Tai-chi for over 30 years and I throughly enjoyed this book. I would recommend it to anyone on the path. A must read for all human beings.

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Kodo Ancient Ways, April 4, 2000

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This review is from: KODO: Ancient Ways: Lessons in the Spiritual Life of the Warrior/Martial Artist (Literary Links to the Orient) (Paperback)

This is a superb book written with great insight and a must read as an aid to training, regardless of style, for the serious martial artist. I have purchased about thirty copies over the years, to give away to friends who are mostly non-martial artists. It is one of two books which I think can offer profound influence on one's life and art, the other is Letters to a Young Poet by Rainer Maria Rilke. If you train seriously in martial arts, buy two copies of Kodo, because you will probably wear one out.

6 of 7 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars What happens after mastery? Now we know!, January 5, 2000

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Sage Capital (Rye, NY United States) - See all my reviews

This review is from: KODO: Ancient Ways: Lessons in the Spiritual Life of the Warrior/Martial Artist (Literary Links to the Orient) (Paperback)

It is uncommon to meet a true martial arts master, and even more uncommon to meet a Zen master. To encounter someone who is arguably qualified to be both is truly to be in rarefied company. To ask a rhetorical question, if Kensho Furuya is not such a master, then who is? If one takes seriously the ideas in this book, then it might change your life. For martial artists in training and for aspirants to the Zen mind, KODO is a blessing twice received. I, too, am grateful for it.