Morihei Ueshiba quotes
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“THE PATH OF PEACE is exceedingly vast, reflecting the grand design of the hidden and manifest worlds. A warrior is a living shrine of the divine, one who serves that grand purpose.”
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“Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.”
-- Morihei UeshibaSource : Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.23, Shambhala Publications
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“Aikido 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.”
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“Economy is the basis of society. When the economy is stable, society develops. The ideal economy combines the spiritual and the material, and the best commodities to trade in are sincerity and love.”
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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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“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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“Kicking leaves you momentarily on one foot, and for that moment you are in a very weak position. If you were to be swept off your feet, you would be finished. This is why lifting your feet off the ground is crazy.”
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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 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 UeshibaSource : Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.25, Shambhala Publications
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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.”
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“BE GRATEFUL EVEN for hardship, setbacks, and bad people. Dealing with such obstacles is an essential part of training in the Art of Peace.”
-- Morihei UeshibaSource : "The Art of Peace". Book by Morihei Ueshiba, translated by John Stevens, 1992.
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“The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us.”
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“Aikido is not an art to fight with enemies and defeat them. It is a way to lead all human beings to live in harmony with each other as though everyone were one family. The secret of aikido is to make yourself become one with the universe and to go along with its natural movements. One who has attained this secret holds the universe in him/herself and can say, 'I am the universe.'”
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“CONTEMPLATE THE workings of this world, listen to the words of the wise, and take all that is good as your own. With this as your base, open your own door to truth. Do not overlook the truth that is right before you.”
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“Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.”
-- Morihei UeshibaSource : Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.12, Shambhala Publications
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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.”
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“Each person is the universe from a particular perspective.”
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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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“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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“The key to good technique is to keep your hands, feet, and hips straight and centered. If you are centered, you can move freely.”
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“DAILY TRAINING in the Art of Peace allows your inner divinity to shine brighter and brighter. Do not concern yourself with the right and wrong of others. Do not be calculating or act unnaturally. Keep your mind focused on the Art of Peace, and do not criticize other teachers or traditions. The Art of Peace never restrains or shackles anything. It embraces all and purifies everything.”
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“PRACTICE THE Art of Peace sincerely, and evil thoughts and deeds will naturally disappear. The only desire that should remain is the thirst for more and more training in the Way.”
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“Fill yourself with the power of wisdom and enlightenment.”
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“The Art of Peace is medicine for a sick world. There is evil and disorder in the world, because people have forgotten that all things emanate from one source. Return to that source and leave behind all self-centered thoughts, petty desires, and anger. Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.”
-- Morihei UeshibaSource : Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.12, Shambhala Publications
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“To practice Aikido fully you must calm the spirit and go back to the origin.”
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“Everything - even mountains, rivers, plants and trees - should be your teacher.”
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“True victory is self-victory; let that day arrive quickly!”
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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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“The Samurai is the first to suffer anxiety for human society, and he is the last to seek personal pleasure.”
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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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“Those who are enlightened never stop forging themselves.”
-- Morihei UeshibaSource : Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.79, 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.”
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“FACE A SINGLE FOE as if you are facing ten thousand enemies; face ten thousand enemies as a single foe.”
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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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“The spirit of self-sacrifice creates trust in the power of love.”
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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.”
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“Those who have a warped mind, a mind of discord, have been defeated from the beginning.”
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“Aikido is the principle of non-resistance. Because it is non-resistant, it is victorious from the beginning. Those with evil intentions or contentious thoughts are instantly vanquished. Aikido is invincible because it contends with nothing.”
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“Master the divine techniques of the Art of Peace and no enemy will dare to challenge you.”
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“A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.”
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“All life is a manifestation of the spirit, the manifestation of love.”
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“Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer.”
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“Each and every master, regardless of the era or the place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There are many paths leading to the top of Mount Fuji, but there is only one summit - love.”
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“It is necessary to develop a strategy that utilizes all the physical conditions and elements that are directly at hand. The best strategy relies upon an unlimited set of responses.”
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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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“Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment.”
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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.”
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“Progress comes to those who train and train; reliance on secret techniques will get you nowhere.”
-- Morihei UeshibaSource : Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.159, Shambhala Publications
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“Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.”
-- Morihei UeshibaSource : Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.133, Shambhala Publications
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“Your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout.”
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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 UeshibaSource : Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.26, Shambhala Publications
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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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“The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.”
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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.”
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“When life is victorious, there is birth; when it is thwarted, there is death. A warrior is always engaged in a life-and-death struggle for Peace.”
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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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“There are no contests in the Art of Peace. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention that we harbor within.”
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“Loyalty and devotion lead to bravery. Bravery leads to the spirit of self-sacrifice. The spirit of self-sacrifice creates trust in the power of love.”
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“As soon as you concern yourself with the 'good' and 'bad' of your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for maliciousness to enter. Testing, competing with, and criticizing others weaken and defeat you.”
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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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“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.”
-- Morihei UeshibaSource : Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.7, Shambhala Publications
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“If you have life in you, you have access to the secrets of the ages, for the truth of the universe resides in each and every human being.”
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“IN THE ART OF PEACE we never attack. An attack is proof that one is out of control. Never run away from any challenge, but do not try to suppress or control an opponent unnaturally.. Let attackers come any way they like, and then blend with them. Never chase after opponents. Redirect each attack and get firmly behind it.”
-- Morihei UeshibaSource : Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.147, Shambhala Publications
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“All the principles of heaven and earth are living inside you.”
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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.”
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“THE ART OF PEACE is not easy. It is a fight to the finish, the slaying of evil desires and all falsehood within. On occasion the voice of peace resounds like thunder, jolting human beings out of their stupor.”
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“There are times when you may be overwhelmed by the teachings of the Way. At such moments, it is important to continue with the original spirit of a beginner.”
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“The Divine does not like to be shut up in a building. The Divine likes to be out in the open. It is right here in this very body. Each one of us is a miniature universe, a living shrine.”
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“In true budo there is no enemy or opponent. True budo is to become one with the universe, not train to become powerful or to throw down some opponent. Rather we train in hopes of being of some use, however small our role may be, in the task of bringing peace to mankind around the world.”
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“If you are centered, you can move freely.”
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“The Way of the Warrior has been misunderstood. It is not a means to kill and destroy others. Those who seek to compete and better one another are making a terrible mistake. To smash, injure, or destroy is the worst thing a human being can do. The real Way of a Warrior is to prevent such slaughter – it is the Art of Peace, the power of love.”
-- Morihei UeshibaSource : "Adjusting Though Reflex: Romancing Zen". Book by Rodger Hyodo, p. 76, 2010.
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“Opponents confront us continually, but actually there is no opponent there. Enter deeply into an attack and neutralize it as you draw that misdirected force into your own sphere.”
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“The realization of our true substance and potential is the purpose of creation.”
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“Life itself is always a trial. In training, you must test and polish yourself in order to face the great challenges of life.”
-- Morihei UeshibaSource : Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.128, Shambhala Publications
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“YOUR HEART IS FULL of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout. Just as a lotus flower springs from the mire to bloom splendidly, the interaction of the cosmic breath causes the flower of the spirit to bloom and bear fruit in this world.”
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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.”
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“Mankind's role is to fulfil his heaven-sent purpose through a sincere heart that is in harmony with all creation and loves all things.”
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“To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace.”
-- Morihei UeshibaSource : Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.96, 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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“The art of Peace I practice has room for each of the world's eight million gods, and I cooperate with them all. The God of Peace is very great and enjoins all that is divine and enlightened in every land.”
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“Cleanse your body and soul, removing malice, selfishness and desire.”
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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.”
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“THE TECHNIQUES OF the Art of Peace are neither fast nor slow, nor are they inside or outside.. They transcend time and space.”
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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.”
-- Morihei UeshibaSource : Morihei Ueshiba, John Stevens (2010). “The Art of Peace”, p.110, Shambhala Publications
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