Yamamoto Tsunetomo Book order (chronological)

Unbekannte Samurai-Texte, die im deutschen Sprachraum noch nicht bekannt sind.

This definitive translation of a seminal treatise on the samurai code explores the essence of living and dying with bravery and honor. Written by eighteenth-century samurai Yamamoto Tsunetomo, the text comprises over 1,300 short passages that illuminate the Japanese concept of bushido (the Way of the Warrior), outlining the expected conduct and values of samurai. Acclaimed translator William Scott Wilson has curated and translated three hundred of these texts, offering an accessible distillation that serves as a profound insight into the samurai's captivating world. This edition features an introduction that examines the Zen concept of muga, or the “death” of the ego, providing a rich historical and philosophical context for a metaphorical interpretation of Tsunetomo’s reference to bushido as “the Way of death.” This perspective adds a fresh and nuanced appeal to the classic, which has intrigued readers over the years. Previously published under a different title, this work is part of the Shambhala Pocket Library series, a collection of short teachings from notable figures across various traditions. The series, featuring covers by Colorado artist Robert Spellman, distills decades of wisdom from Shambhala Publications into a compact, collectible format that is both reader-friendly and applicable to everyday life.

Das »Hagakure« ist einer der einflussreichsten japanischen Texte überhaupt. Vor über 300 Jahren diktierte Tsunetomo Yamamoto seinen Schülern diese Lektionen, um den Ehrenkodex und die Kultur der Samurai hochzuhalten. Auf seiner Überlieferung des »Bushido« beruht der Großteil unseres Verständnisses dieser alten Kriegerkultur. Diese Ausgabe enthält die ersten beiden Bücher vollständig und ausgewählte Auszüge aus dem dritten Buch. Zahlreiche Erläuterungen machen den Originaltext leicht zugänglich. Der essenzielle Begleiter für Kampfsport-Enthusiasten und jeden, der vom alten Japan fasziniert ist.

Hagakure (skrytý v listí) je text, který vznikl na začátku 18. století v Japonsku.Text nadiktoval samuraj Cunemoto Jamamoto jako reflexi budhistickeho mnicha, kterým se stal po smrti představeného klanu Nabešima. Myšlenkový základ pro filosofii Hagakure tvoří Cunetomovo studium názorů dvou učenců. Prvním byl zenbuddhistický kněz Tannen, člověk nezlomných zásad a vůle, jenž se vzdal funkce hlavního kněze ve významném chrámu rodu Nabešima na protest proti rozsudku smrti nad jedním knězem. Dalším člověkem, který měl v tomto i pozdějším období na Cunetoma zásadní vliv, byl konfuciánský učenec Ittei Išida, jenž v kraji Saga proslul svou upřímností a zásadovostí.

Presents a translation of Tsunetomo Yamamoto's "Hagakure," which formed the basis of behavior, values, and etiquette for samurai warriors.

Hagakure ("In the Shadow of Leaves"') is a manual for the samurai classes consisting of a series of short anecdotes and reflections that give both insight and instruction--in the philosophy and code of behavior that foster the true spirit of Bushido--the Way of the Warrior. It is not a book of philosophy as most would understand the word: it is a collection of thoughts and sayings recorded over a period of seven years, and as such covers a wide variety of subjects, often in no particular sequence. The work represents an attitude far removed from our modern pragmatism and materialism, and posesses an intuitive rather than rational appeal in its assertion that Bushido is a Way of Dying, and that only a samurai retainer prepared and willing to die at any moment can be totally true to his lord. While Hagakure was for many years a secret text known only to the warrior vassals of the Hizen fief to which the author belonged, it later came to be recognized as a classic exposition of samurai thought and came to influence many subsequent generations, including Yukio Mishima. (Text refers to a previous edition)