The legendary seventeenth-century swordsman Yagyu Munenori was the sword instructor and military and political adviser to two shoguns--and a great rival to Miyamoto Musashi. Despite his martial ability and his political power, Munenori's life was spent immersed in Zen teachings. These teachings form...
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The five "books" refer to the idea that there are different elements of battle, just as there are different physical elements in life. The Five books are descriptions by Musashi of exact methods, or techniques, which are described by such elements....
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