Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshiba
Morihei Ueshibawas a martial artist and founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido. He is often referred to as "the founder" Kaisoor Ōsensei, "Great Teacher"...
NationalityJapanese
ProfessionAthlete
Date of Birth14 December 1883
CountryJapan
matter despise never-fear
Never fear another challenger, no matter how large; Never despise another challenger, no matter how small.
real battle technique
In a real battle, atemi is seventy percent, technique is thirty percent.
art practice attachment
PRACTICE OF THE Art of Peace enables you to rise above praise or blame, and it frees you from attachment to this and that.
selfish keys track
A technique can only work if it is in harmony with universal principles. Such principles need to be grasped through Mind, pure consciousness. Selfish desires thwart your progress, but Mind, not captivated by notions of victory or defeat, will liberate you. Mind fixes your senses and keeps you centered. Mind is the key to wondrous power and supreme clarity.
communication standing behinds
Seeing me before him, / The adversary attacks, / But by that time / I am already standing / Safely behind him.
spiritual past source
ALL THINGS, material and spiritual, originate from one source and are related as if they were one family. The past, present, and future are all contained in the life force. The universe emerged and developed from one source, and we evolved through the optimal process of unification and harmonization.
mother gratitude art
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.
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THE ART OF PEACE is the religion that is not a religion; it perfects and completes all religions.
art teaching practice
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.
sports heart aquariums
In extreme situations, the entire universe becomes our foe; at such critical times, unity of mind and technique is essential - do not let your heart waver!
spiritual mountain links
Now and again, it is necessary to seclude yourself among deep mountain and hidden valleys to restore your link to the source of life.
art warrior light
Foster and polish the warrior spirit while serving in the world; illuminate the path according to your inner light.
teacher art shining
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.
fall moon ebb-and-flow
Consider the ebb and flow of the tide. When waves come to strike the shore, they crest and fall, creating a sound. Your breath should follow the same pattern, absorbing the entire universe in your belly with each inhalation. Know that we all have access to four treasures: the energy of the sun and moon, the breath of heaven, the breath of earth, and the ebb and flow of the tide.