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  • Japanese Arts and Self-Cultivation, The

    Robert E. Carter / First edition, SUNY Press (2008)

    Aikido / Philosophical / Spiritual

    Summary: This book is a philosophical exploration of several Japanese cultural arts (Aikido, Zen landscape gardening, the Way of Tea, the Way of Flowers, pottery making) and their connection to spiritual and ethical cultivation. A good portion of the book involves personal interviews with masters of these arts. Easy and engaging reading. Profound ideas.