Morihei Ueshiba Quotes - Page 2

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• WHEN YOU BOW deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out the name of God, it echoes inside you.

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  Echoes, Names, Back When

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.181, Shambhala Publications

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• Those who are enlightened never stop forging themselves.

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  Enlightened, Forging

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.79, Shambhala Publications

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• Create each day anew by clothing yourself with heaven and earth, bathing yourself with wisdom and love, and placing yourself in the heart of Mother Nature.

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  Wise, Mother, Heart

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.35, Shambhala Publications

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• The techniques of Aikido 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. Aikido has no form - it is the study of the spirit

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  Unique, Challenges, Technique

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• 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.

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  Warrior, Secret, Way

  Morihei Ueshiba (2005). “The Art of Peace”, p.166, Shambhala Publications

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• The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.

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  Life, Sports, Preparation

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.85, Shambhala Publications

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• To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace.

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  Art, Peace, Aikido

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.96, Shambhala Publications

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• Even the most powerful human being has a limited sphere of strength. Draw him outside of that sphere and into your own, and his strength will dissipate.

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  Strength, Being Strong, Art

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.154, Shambhala Publications

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• Techniques employ four qualities that reflect the nature of our world. Depending on the circumstance, you should be: hard as a diamond, flexible as a willow, smooth-flowing like water, or as empty as space.

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  Art, Our World, Space

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.109, Shambhala Publications

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• In your training, do not be in a hurry, for it takes a minimum of ten years to master the basics and advance to the first rung. Never think of yourself as an all-knowing, perfected master; you must continue to train daily with your friends and students and progress together in the Art of Peace.

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  Friendship, Art, Thinking

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.158, Shambhala Publications

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• Ultimately, you must forget about technique. The further you progress, the fewer teachings there are. The Great Path is really NO PATH.

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  Teaching, Warrior, Progress

  Morihei Ueshiba (2005). “The Art of Peace”, p.170, Shambhala Publications

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• When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.

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  Sports, Moving, Aikido

  "The Art of Peace" by Morihei Ueshiba, translated by John Stevens, 1992.

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• Cleanse your body and soul, removing malice, selfishness and desire.

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  Art, Soul, Selfishness

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• Your mind should be in harmony with the functioning of the universe; your body should be in tune with the movement of the universe; body and mind should be bound as one, unified with the activity of the universe.

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  Inspirational, Mind, Tunes

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.74, Shambhala Publications

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• If you are centered, you can move freely.

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  Life, Moving, Body

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.105, Shambhala Publications

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• Aiki is not a technique to fight with or defeat an enemy. It is the way to reconcile the world and make human beings one family.

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  Fighting, Enemy, Technique

  "It's A Lot Like Dancing: An Aikido Journey". Book by Terry Dobson, 1993.

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• The Samurai is the first to suffer anxiety for human society, and he is the last to seek personal pleasure.

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  Anxiety, Suffering, Samurai

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• Your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout.

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  Inspirational, Life, Heart

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.39, Shambhala Publications

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• There are many paths leading to the top of Mount Fuji, but there is only one summit - love.

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  Journey, Path, Harmony

  "You Can Save the Earth: 7 Reasons Why and 7 Simple Ways, a Philosophy for the Future". Book by Hatherleigh, Sean K. Smith, and Andrew Flach, p. 92, 2008.

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• Your voice is a very powerful weapon. When you are in tune with the cosmic breath of heaven and earth, your voice produces true sounds. Unify body, mind, and speech, and real techniques will emerge.

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  Powerful, Real, Voice

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.7, Shambhala Publications

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• IF YOUR OPPONENT strikes with fire, counter with water, becoming completely fluid and free-flowing. Water, by its nature, never collides with or breaks against anything. On the contrary, it swallows up any attack harmlessly.

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  Fire, Water, Opponents

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.110, Shambhala Publications

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• Always keep your mind as bright and clear as the vast sky, the great ocean, and the highest peak, empty of all thoughts. Always keep your body filled with light and heat. Fill yourself with the power of wisdom and enlightenment.

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  Sports, Ocean, Light

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• The Art of Peace begins with you.

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  Art, Enlightenment, Enlightened

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.3, Shambhala Publications

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• The heart of a human being is no different from the soul of heaven and earth. In your practice always keep in your thoughts the interaction of heaven and earth, water and fire, yin and yang.

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  Sports, Heart, Fire

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.92, Shambhala Publications

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• EACH DAY OF HUMAN life contains joy and anger, pain and pleasure, darkness and light, growth and decay. Each moment is etched with nature’s grand design-do not try to deny or oppose the cosmic order of things.

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  Pain, Order, Light

  Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.125, Shambhala Publications

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