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The Bodhisattva Warriors: The Origin, Inner Philosophy, History and Symbolism of the Buddhist Martial Art Within India and China Paperback – June 1, 1994

by Shifu Nagaboshi Tomio (Author)

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This unique study of the development of the earliest form of Buddhist self-defense practiced by Chuan Fa monks and mystics shows the philosophical basis of the skills they passed on to subsequent generations.The material is presented so readers can understand that what we think of as a competitive sport is really a meditation mandala in action. Over 100 illustrations. Glossary, bibliography, and index.

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560 pages
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English
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Weiser Books
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June 1, 1994
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6.5 x 1.25 x 9 inches
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0877287856
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978-0877287858
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Publisher : Weiser Books; First Printing edition (June 1, 1994)
Language : English
Paperback : 560 pages
ISBN-10 : 0877287856
ISBN-13 : 978-0877287858
Item Weight : 2 pounds
Dimensions : 6.5 x 1.25 x 9 inches

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Al Cintra-Leite

Bodhisattva Warriors

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I have been reading and re-reading this awesome book for years, and always get new insights from it, as it has many levels of teaching- now that Amazon has the "Look Inside " feature you can do just that... look inside the book and see for yourself the depth of teaching and knowledge contained in this masterpiece - the negative reviews are by negative people who have their own agenda including keeping people from these teachings-once again, all I can say is look inside the book and see if what you see in there reflects what these reviews are saying.... you can open to any page and see the depth of treatment given and realize the immense amount of knowledge given to us by the author. This book is awesome and a treasure trove of insightful information. I cannot praise this enough and can wholeheartedly recommend this to any seeker of truth. My Chi Gung teacher- a Hong Kong-born acupuncture doctor and Grandmaster of Wing Chun "Kung Fu"- also praises this book highly, and I see in it a light that shines as a beacon of truth to help us find our way- rather than favoring one path over others it gives a view of the different ways that different people can be taught according to their own temperament and inclinations and explains how and why certain teachings have historically been chosen for those with these particular differences..... well worth keeping for study and reference!!!

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kenpo

excellent book

Reviewed in the United States on July 29, 2013

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well written. chock full of information a serious student of martial arts needs to study. a must for american students of chinese styles.

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martello 1959

Five Stars

Reviewed in the United States on October 23, 2017

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You can understand a lot about spirituality and martial arts from this reading

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Arakawa Mitsugi, Shifu

One of the most Profound writers of our times. ...

Reviewed in the United States on December 18, 2014

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One of the most Profound writers of our times. Sadly, he has Passed on
and his knowledge will be missed, but certainly, not forgotten !

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John G Kotsias

Bodhisattva Bickering

Reviewed in the United States on August 22, 2002

I read this book with interest. Later, after speaking with some martial arts instructors who had read this novel approach, I learned that there were many controversial issues. The ideals for martial artists are established well by Mr. Dukes. Although some may question the accuracy of translations and even some of the Chinese and Sanskrit terms, I should remind the prospective reader that these concepts have many layers of meanings, many ways of interpretation, and function on both subjective and objective levels at once. Maybe, the only just criticism is that of Mr. Duke's pejorative view of other systems besides his own, such as calling Tai-Chi a "one-legged" discipline. He is not knowledgeable in all approaches. In this Mr. Dukes needs to go back and use introspection with perspicacity, which is also a Bodhisattva ideal. There are far too many systems to attempt to label them all under a single category. All martial arts have validity when they are looked at, as the great and late Bruce Lee citing the sages said, that they must become formless form. Respect of the martial styles of others is part of the character building at the heart of all Kung Fu. Being an instructor for many years of both "external" and "internal" approaches, I have found, as many others have, that they are different paths to the top of the mountain. A mountain perhaps that has no top. Yet, as Mr. Dukes implies, there is the sine qua non of correct principle in all practice. In this, he professes the right path. I give this book a five star rating because Mr. Duke's has made a bona fide contribution to the martial disciplines and opened the door for meritorious achievement for aspiring practitioners. This book is tough and should be read slowly and with the view that there is always more to learn.

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Harris C Jones

A dedicated life long search for why a Martial art is Buddhist?

Reviewed in the United States on June 2, 2006

There are two sides to every coin and some martial arts practitioners dismiss this book out of hand and they are entitled to their views however in my humble opinion and that of many others in the martial arts world this book is a milestone in Martial Arts research. Nagaboshi/Dukes has oviously taken a lot of time in these 500 or so pages to investigate questions that many martial arts students would like to have answers to.

Although certainly not an easy read it is obvious after a while that Nagaboshi/Dukes is uncovering ideas that are rarely if ever mentioned in the local Shoalin/Zen/Budo martial arts dojo. Some of these questions are really quite simple like:

Why 'clobbering' each other is Buddhist?
What could be Buddhist about kata or forms?
Why does the Japanese term for the martial arts training hall 'dojo' have the same name as the meditation hall in a Zen monastery'?
What is the spiritual connection with the Shaolin Monastry or to Buddhism in general?
What did the patron of Buddhist Martial arts 'Bodhidhama' actually say and teach?

This book is certainly not going to be to everyone's taste but if you are seriously interested in what a Buddhist Martial art is and why, then this book cannot be overlooked. There are very few if any books to my knowledge that take this subject so seriously and if those who write it off were to write any books on the subject I would be happy to read them.

Bodhisattva Warriors has had an obvious impact, sending all the Shaolin/Zen perporting martial arts teachers diving to swat up on their Buddhism so that their students can't ask them awkward questions or on the other hand taking the easiest option in just dismissing Nagaboshi/Dukes as having made it all up! Which is obviously not the case if you read the book.

I've taken the time to read this book and come to my own conclusions. This is a very important book possibly a milestone in martial arts literature. Nagaboshi/Dukes has focused on the spiritual Buddhism in the Buddhist martial art rather than just paying lipservice to it with a few quipped Zen sayings. If your teacher doesn't know much about why his martial art is Buddhist, then this is the book to get and if he dimisses it you will know why. He hasn't read it!

Bodhisattva Warriors has obviously taken years of research to compile and probably the best part of a lifetime to write. It is a must even if like me you just use it as part of your research into martial arts history. I give it five stars.

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