01-31-2012, 12:00 AM
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.
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Move like a beam of light:
Fly like lightning,
Strike like thunder,
Whirl in circles around
A stable center.
Always try to be in communion with heaven and earth; then the world will
appear in its true light.
Self-conceit will vanish, and you can blend
with any attack.
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If your heart is large enough to envelop your adversaries, you can see
right through them and avoid their attacks. And once you envelop them,
you will be able to guide them along the path indicated to you by heaven
and earth.
---
Protectors of the world
And guardians of the Ways
Of gods and buddhas,
The techniques of Peace
Enable us to meet every challenge.
---
In our techniques we enter completely into, blend totally with, and
control firmly an attack. Strength resides where one's ki is
concentrated and stable; confusion and maliciousness arise when ki
stagnates.
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There are two type of ki: ordinary ki and true ki. Ordinary ki is coarse
and heavy; true ki is light and versatile. In order to perform well,
you have to liberate yourself from ordinary ki and permeate your organs
with true ki. That is the basis of powerful technique.
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Your spirit is the true shield.
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If you perceive the true form of heaven and earth, you will be
enlightened to your own true form. If you are enlightened about a
certain principle, you can put it into practice. After each practical
application, reflect on your efforts. Progress continually like this.
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The Art of Peace can be summed up like this: True victory is
self-victory; let that day arrive quickly! "True victory" means
unflinching courage; "self-victory" symbolizes unflagging effort; and
"let that day arrive quickly" represents the glorious moment of triumph
in the here and now.
Cast off limiting thoughts and return to true emptiness. Stand in the
midst of the Great Void. This is the secret of the Way of a Warrior.
---
The techniques of the Way of Peace change constantly; every encounter is
unique, and the appropriate response should emerge naturally. Today's
techniques will be different tomorrow. Do not get caught up with the
form and appearance of a challenge.
The Art of Peace has no form --- it
is the study of the spirit.
---
Ultimately, you must forget about technique. The further you progress,
the fewer teachings there are.
The Great Path is really No Path.
---
The Art of Peace is a form of prayer that generates light and heat.
Forget about your little self, detach yourself from objects, and you
will radiate light and warmth. Light is wisdom; warmth is compassion.
---
Construction of shrine and temple buildings is not enough. Establish
yourself as a living Buddha image. We all should be transformed into Goddesses of Compassion or Victorious Buddhas.
---
Become one with the Divine
---
Art of Peace
Morihei Ueshiba
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.
---
Move like a beam of light:
Fly like lightning,
Strike like thunder,
Whirl in circles around
A stable center.
Always try to be in communion with heaven and earth; then the world will
appear in its true light.
Self-conceit will vanish, and you can blend
with any attack.
---
If your heart is large enough to envelop your adversaries, you can see
right through them and avoid their attacks. And once you envelop them,
you will be able to guide them along the path indicated to you by heaven
and earth.
---
Protectors of the world
And guardians of the Ways
Of gods and buddhas,
The techniques of Peace
Enable us to meet every challenge.
---
In our techniques we enter completely into, blend totally with, and
control firmly an attack. Strength resides where one's ki is
concentrated and stable; confusion and maliciousness arise when ki
stagnates.
---
There are two type of ki: ordinary ki and true ki. Ordinary ki is coarse
and heavy; true ki is light and versatile. In order to perform well,
you have to liberate yourself from ordinary ki and permeate your organs
with true ki. That is the basis of powerful technique.
---
Your spirit is the true shield.
---
If you perceive the true form of heaven and earth, you will be
enlightened to your own true form. If you are enlightened about a
certain principle, you can put it into practice. After each practical
application, reflect on your efforts. Progress continually like this.
---
The Art of Peace can be summed up like this: True victory is
self-victory; let that day arrive quickly! "True victory" means
unflinching courage; "self-victory" symbolizes unflagging effort; and
"let that day arrive quickly" represents the glorious moment of triumph
in the here and now.
Cast off limiting thoughts and return to true emptiness. Stand in the
midst of the Great Void. This is the secret of the Way of a Warrior.
---
The techniques of the Way of Peace change constantly; every encounter is
unique, and the appropriate response should emerge naturally. Today's
techniques will be different tomorrow. Do not get caught up with the
form and appearance of a challenge.
The Art of Peace has no form --- it
is the study of the spirit.
---
Ultimately, you must forget about technique. The further you progress,
the fewer teachings there are.
The Great Path is really No Path.
---
The Art of Peace is a form of prayer that generates light and heat.
Forget about your little self, detach yourself from objects, and you
will radiate light and warmth. Light is wisdom; warmth is compassion.
---
Construction of shrine and temple buildings is not enough. Establish
yourself as a living Buddha image. We all should be transformed into Goddesses of Compassion or Victorious Buddhas.
---
Become one with the Divine
---
Art of Peace
Morihei Ueshiba