Zen and the Samurai Sword

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Embark On a Warrior’s Quest to Achieve the Zen-Like State of a Samurai

Sharpen your mind, hone your senses, gain physical agility and reach peace through 100 key lessons in this unique book, as leading expert on Japanese military arts Antony Cummins brings ancient wisdom into the modern world.

Combining esteemed philosophy, practical sword skills and traditional calligraphic practices—with a dash of the science behind Zen—this book will arm you with the spiritual weapons to engage in the fight to come: the conflict within your own mind.

Explore what Zen is and who the samurai were before establishing your form and learning to travel through life without conflict, all based on historic scrolls. Discover teachings such as:
• Do not wait to create your masterpiece
• Heed your sixth sense
• Defeat the enemy before the war
• Understand that Zen is now

By the end of this book, you will be a Zen warrior. Face life and its harsh lessons with a clear head, hold a truer understanding of the world and engage with problems—all with a unique samurai edge.

  • Genre Self-Help
  • Language English
  • Format
  • Page Count 192 pages
  • Release Date 15-Apr-2026
  • ISBN 13 9789347027017

An insightful analysis of the synergies between the training methods of Zen Buddhist meditation … and the advanced techniques used by Japanese samurai.

STEVEN HEINEProfessor of Religious Studies and History at Florida International University

Original price was: ₹325.Current price is: ₹293. 10% off

This book will be released on 15-Apr-2026.
For sale in the Indian Subcontinent only

About the Author

Antony Cummins

Antony Cummins is the founder of the Historical Ninjutsu Research Team, which has previously published The Book of Ninja and two volumes of The Book of Samurai. He is also the author of Ninja Skills, among many other books on Eastern martial culture, and is recognized by peers as a leading expert in the military arts of medieval Japan.