The Pocket Hagakure
- 256 pages
- 9 hours of reading
Yamamoto Tsunetomo Book order
June 11, 1659 – November 30, 1719
Yamamoto Tsunetomo's life was dedicated to service and, after his lord's passing, to spiritual retreat. He shared his profound insights with a fellow samurai, which were compiled into the influential work Hagakure. Tsunetomo believed that embracing the concept of death in thought cultivated a higher state of being, characterized by beauty and grace, transcending mere self-preservation.
- 2019
- 2010
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)
- 2010
Honor
Samurai Philosophy of Life - The Essential Samurai Collection; The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure: The Way of the Samurai, Bushido: The Soul of Japan.
- 218 pages
- 8 hours of reading
Exploring the profound principles of honor and life, this collection features three influential texts that delve into Samurai philosophy. It provides insights into the ethics, values, and mindset that shaped the Samurai way of living, emphasizing the importance of integrity, loyalty, and discipline. Readers are invited to reflect on these timeless teachings and their relevance in contemporary life, making it a valuable resource for anyone interested in personal development and Eastern philosophy.
- 2001
Bushido : the way of the samurai
- 109 pages
- 4 hours of reading
Presents a translation of Tsunetomo Yamamoto's "Hagakure," which formed the basis of behavior, values, and etiquette for samurai warriors.
- 1979
This treatise comprises the authentic relections of a 17th-century Samurai warrior on the character of martial life and death. It aims to be an invaluable guide to the disciplines of thought and practice required of the serious martial artist. 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:'
