Morihei Ueshiba
Japanese martial artist and founder of Aikido, "the way of harmonizing energy." Born to a samurai family in 1883, he trained in jujutsu, kenjutsu, and sojutsu, and was deeply influenced by the Omoto-kyo Shinto sect of Onisaburo Deguchi. After a profound spiritual experience in 1925, he formulated an art whose purpose was not victory over an enemy but the cultivation of love and the reconciliation of the practitioner with the universe. Known to his students as O-Sensei (Great Teacher), he is the source of one of the twentieth century's most distinctive contemplative-martial traditions.
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Quotes by Morihei Ueshiba
106 quotes“Aikido is medicine for a sick world.”
medicineThe Art of Peace
“The body must move freely. The mind must follow.”
freedomBudo
“The principles of nature must be practiced by the warrior.”
natureBudo
“Loyalty and devotion lead to bravery.”
loyaltyThe Art of Peace
“Even when called by no name, you are the Art of Peace.”
peaceThe Art of Peace
“Each of us has a spirit that can be refined.”
spiritBudo
“To practice properly the Art of Peace, you must: calm the spirit and return to the source.”
practiceThe Art of Peace
“Cleanse yourself of devilish thoughts and pacify your spirit.”
purificationThe Art of Peace
“The greatest discipline is to act with kindness in the face of cruelty.”
kindnessThe Heart of Aikido
“Look upon the kami in your heart and shine forth.”
divineThe Art of Peace
“All things, material and spiritual, originate from one source and are related as if they were one family.”
unityThe Art of Peace
“The mountain is high. The river is deep. The Art of Peace is taller and deeper.”
depthThe Art of Peace
“Above all, do not be afraid.”
fearlessnessThe Art of Peace
“Reflect on yourself, then on the world, then on the Art of Peace.”
reflectionThe Art of Peace
“In the Art of Peace, a single cut of the sword summons up the wondrous powers of the universe.”
swordThe Art of Peace
“In Aikido, breath is everything.”
breathThe Heart of Aikido
“Let the Art of Peace be the path of love that brings us together.”
loveThe Art of Peace
“Accept everything as it comes. Then take a step.”
acceptanceThe Art of Peace
“From ancient times, the warrior's path has been the path of harmony.”
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