Shihonage is the foundation of Aikido. All you ever need to master is shihonage. Morihei Ueshiba More Quotes by Morihei Ueshiba More Quotes From Morihei Ueshiba The realization of our true substance and potential is the purpose of creation. Morihei Ueshiba substance purpose realization 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. Morihei Ueshiba peace mean art Never fear another challenger, no matter how large; Never despise another challenger, no matter how small. Morihei Ueshiba never-fear despise matter 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. Morihei Ueshiba ocean light sports Your spirit is the true shield. Morihei Ueshiba shields mma spirit The key to good technique is to keep your hands, feet, and hips straight and centered. If you are centered, you can move freely. Morihei Ueshiba keys hands moving The Art of Peace begins with you. Morihei Ueshiba enlightened enlightenment art 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. Morihei Ueshiba voice fighting art Study the teachings of the pine tree, the bamboo, and the plum blossom. The pine is evergreen, firmly rooted, and venerable. The bamboo is strong, resilient, unbreakable. The plum blossom is hardy, fragrant, and elegant. Morihei Ueshiba strong teaching tree 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. Morihei Ueshiba wise mother heart 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 Ueshiba grateful people art PRACTICE OF THE Art of Peace is an act of faith, a belief in the ultimate power of nonviolence. It is faith in the power of purification and faith in the power of life itself. It is not a type of rigid discipline or empty asceticism. It is a path that follows natural principles, principles, that must be applied to daily living. The Art of Peace should be practiced from the time you rise to greet the morning to the time you retire at night. Morihei Ueshiba morning night art 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 the 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 Ueshiba mountain next heaven 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. Morihei Ueshiba teaching practice art 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. Morihei Ueshiba warrior mind heaven The Samurai is the first to suffer anxiety for human society, and he is the last to seek personal pleasure. Morihei Ueshiba samurai anxiety suffering If you have not linked yourself to true emptiness, you will never understand the art of peace. Morihei Ueshiba emptiness spiritual art Those who have a warped mind, a mind of discord, have been defeated from the beginning. Morihei Ueshiba aikido defeated mind WHEN YOU BOW deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out the name of God, it echoes inside you. Morihei Ueshiba back-when echoes names 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. Morihei Ueshiba fighting attitude art
