If you have not linked yourself to true emptiness, you will never understand the art of peace. Morihei Ueshiba More Quotes by Morihei Ueshiba More Quotes From Morihei Ueshiba 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. Morihei Ueshiba wise doors world Cleanse your body and soul, removing malice, selfishness and desire. Morihei Ueshiba selfishness soul art To practice Aikido fully you must calm the spirit and go back to the origin. Morihei Ueshiba aikido practice art Master the divine techniques of the Art of Peace and no enemy will dare to challenge you. Morihei Ueshiba warrior challenges art 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. Morihei Ueshiba struggle sports peace 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. Morihei Ueshiba flower heart spring EACH AND EVERY master, regardless of the era or place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There are many paths leading to the peak of Mount Fuji, but the goal is the same. There are many methods of reaching the top, and they all bring us to new heights. There is no need to battle with each other-we are all brothers and sisters who should walk the Path together, hand in hand. Keep to your Path, and nothing else will matter. When you lose your desire for things that do not matter, you will be free. Morihei Ueshiba brother goal hands 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. Morihei Ueshiba ebb-and-flow moon fall Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer. Morihei Ueshiba brave-face courage fear True victory is self-victory; let that day arrive quickly! Morihei Ueshiba aikido victory self 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 Polish the heart, free the six senses and let them function without obstruction, and your entire body will glow. Morihei Ueshiba body heart life 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. Morihei Ueshiba earth inspirational heaven Everything - even mountains, rivers, plants and trees - should be your teacher. Morihei Ueshiba rivers tree teacher 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. Morihei Ueshiba shrines body doe The best strategy relies upon an unlimited set of responses. Morihei Ueshiba rely-upon strategy unlimited THE ART OF PEACE is to fulfill that which is lacking. Morihei Ueshiba lacking art 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. Morihei Ueshiba heaven-sent heart sports The real Art of Peace is not to sacrifice a single one of your warriors to defeat an enemy. Vanquish your foes by always keeping yourself in a safe and unassailable position; then no one will suffer any losses. The Way of a Warrior, the Art of Politics, is to stop trouble before it starts. It consists in defeating your adversaries spiritually by making them realize the folly of their actions. The Way of a Warrior is to establish harmony. Morihei Ueshiba real peace art 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. Morihei Ueshiba selfish track keys
