Morihei Ueshiba Quotes - Page 4

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• A black belt is nothing more than a belt that goes around your waist. Being a black belt is a state of mind and attitude. Even though surrounded By several enemies set to attack, Fight with the thought That they are but one.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Art, Attitude, Fighting

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• Nonresistance is one of the principles of aikido. Because there is no resistance, you have won before even starting. People whose minds are evil or who enjoy fighting are defeated without a fight.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Fighting, People, Evil

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• INSTRUCTORS CAN impart a fraction of the teaching. It is through your own devoted practice that the mysteries of the Art of Peace are brought to life.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Art, Teaching, Practice

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.88, Shambhala Publications

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• The penetrating brilliance of swords, wielded by followers of the Way, strikes at the evil enemy, lurking deep within, their own souls and bodies.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Soul And Body, Evil, Enemy

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.49, Shambhala Publications

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• THE TOTALLY AWAKENED warrior can freely utilize all elements contained in heaven and earth. The true warrior learns how to correctly perceive the activity of the universe and how to transform martial techniques into vehicles of purity, goodness, and beauty. A warrior’s mind and body must be permeated with enlightened wisdom and deep calm.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Warrior, Heaven, Mind

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• One does not need buildings, money, power, or status to practice the Art of Peace. Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Sports, Art, Peace

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.4, Shambhala Publications

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• Peace originates with the flow of things - its heart is like the movement of the wind and waves. The Way is like the veins that circulate blood through our bodies, following the natural flow of the life force. If you are separated in the slightest from that divine essence, you are far off the path.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Heart, Wind, Essence

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.38, Shambhala Publications

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• To practice properly the Art of Peace, you must: Calm the spirit and return to the source. Cleanse the body and spirit by removing all malice, selfishness, and desire. Be ever grateful for the gifts received from the universe, your family, Mother nature, and your fellow human beings.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Mother, Gratitude, Art

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.56, Shambhala Publications

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• I want considerate people to listen to the voice of Aikido. It is not for correcting others; it is for correcting your own mind. This is Aikido. This is the mission of Aikido and should be your mission.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Voice, People, Mind

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• Study the teachings of the pine tree, the bamboo, and the plum blossom. The pine is evergreen, firmly rooted, and venerable. The bamboo is strong, resilient, unbreakable. The plum blossom is hardy, fragrant, and elegant.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Strong, Teaching, Tree

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.42, Shambhala Publications

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• THE ART OF PEACE does not rely on weapons or brute force to succeed; instead, we put ourselves in tune with the universe, maintain peace in our own realms, nurture life, and prevent death and destruction. The true meaning of the term samurai is one who serves and adheres to the power of love.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Art, Samurai, Weapons

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.70, Shambhala Publications

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• Now and again, it is necessary to seclude yourself among deep mountains and hidden valleys to restore your link to the source of life. Breathe in and let yourself soar to the ends of the universe; breathe out and bring the cosmos back inside. Next, breathe up all the fecundity and vibrancy of the earth. Finally, blend the breath of heaven and the breath of earth with your own, becoming the Breath of Life itself.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Heaven, Mountain, Next

  "The Art of Peace".

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• Everything - even mountains, rivers, plants and trees - should be your teacher.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Teacher, Rivers, Tree

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• True budo is a work of love. It is a work of giving life to all beings, and not killing or struggling with each other. Love is the guardian deity of everything. Nothing can exist without it. Aikido is the realization of love.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Struggle, Love Is, Giving

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• All the principles of heaven and earth are living inside you. Life itself is truth, and this will never change. Everything in heaven and earth breathes. Breath is the thread that ties creation together.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Change, Sports, Ties

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.26, Shambhala Publications

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• THE PATH IS exceedingly vast. From ancient times to the present day, even the greatest sages were unable to perceive and comprehend the entire truth; the explanation and teachings of masters and saints express only part of the whole. It is not possible for anyone to speak of such things in their entirety. Just head for the light and heat, learn from the gods, and through the virtue of devoted practice of the Art of Peace, become one with the divine.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Art, Teaching, Practice

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.183, Shambhala Publications

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• THE BODY SHOULD be triangular, the mind circular. The triangle represents the generation of energy and is the most stable physical posture. The circle symbolizes serenity and perfection, the source of unlimited techniques. The square stands for solidity, the basis of applied control.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Circles, Squares, Perfection

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.115, Shambhala Publications

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• ALWAYS PRACTICE the Art of Peace in a vibrant and joyful manner.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Art, Practice, Joyful

  Morihei Ueshiba (2005). “The Art of Peace”, p.101, Shambhala Publications

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• Foster and polish the warrior spirit while serving in the world; illuminate the path according to your inner light.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Art, Warrior, Light

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.71, Shambhala Publications

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• Fill yourself with Ki, invite the attack.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Invites

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• Seeing me before him, / The adversary attacks, / But by that time / I am already standing / Safely behind him.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Communication, Behinds, Standing

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• Fill yourself with the power of wisdom and enlightenment.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Wisdom, Enlightenment, Enlightened

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.47, Shambhala Publications

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• A mind to serve for the peace of all human beings in the world is needed in Aikido, and not the mind of one who wishes to be strong or who practices only to fell an opponent.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Strong, Practice, Mind

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• The way of the warrior is based on humanity, love and sincerity

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Warrior, Humanity, Way

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• PRACTICE OF THE Art of Peace is an act of faith, a belief in the ultimate power of nonviolence. It is faith in the power of purification and faith in the power of life itself. It is not a type of rigid discipline or empty asceticism. It is a path that follows natural principles, principles, that must be applied to daily living. The Art of Peace should be practiced from the time you rise to greet the morning to the time you retire at night.

  Morihei Ueshiba

  Art, Morning, Night

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.13, Shambhala Publications

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