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The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts: A Graphic Novel

Michiru Morikawa

4.1/5 ( ratings)

A graphic novel version of this classic collection of martial arts parables, written by Issai Chozanshi, an 18-century samurai, brings these tales alive in a captivating and immediately accessible way. The stories, which feature demons, insects, birds, cats, and numerous other creatures, may seem whimsical, but they contain essential teachings that offer insight into the fundamental principles of the martial arts.

Infused with Chozanshi’s deep understanding of Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shinto, the tales elucidate the nature of conflict, the importance of following one’s own nature, yin and yang, the cultivation and transformation of ch’i , and the attainment of mushin . Ultimately, the reader learns in a visually exciting way that the path of the sword is a path of self-knowledge and leads to an understanding of life itself.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Shambhala

Release: March 12, 2013

ISBN: 1611800218

ISBN 13: 9781611800210

The Demon's Sermon on the Martial Arts: A Graphic Novel

Michiru Morikawa

4.1/5 ( ratings)

A graphic novel version of this classic collection of martial arts parables, written by Issai Chozanshi, an 18-century samurai, brings these tales alive in a captivating and immediately accessible way. The stories, which feature demons, insects, birds, cats, and numerous other creatures, may seem whimsical, but they contain essential teachings that offer insight into the fundamental principles of the martial arts.

Infused with Chozanshi’s deep understanding of Taoism, Buddhism, Confucianism, and Shinto, the tales elucidate the nature of conflict, the importance of following one’s own nature, yin and yang, the cultivation and transformation of ch’i , and the attainment of mushin . Ultimately, the reader learns in a visually exciting way that the path of the sword is a path of self-knowledge and leads to an understanding of life itself.

Language: English

Pages: 160

Format: Paperback

Publisher: Shambhala

Release: March 12, 2013

ISBN: 1611800218

ISBN 13: 9781611800210

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