Recommended reading: “Founder of Aikido (20): Enlightenment at the Edge Of Death (Part One)” by Kisshomaru Ueshiba

The article below has been selected from the extensive archives of the Online Aikido Journal. We believe that an informed readership with knowledge of the history, techniques and philosophy of aikido is essential to the growth of the art and its adherence to the principles espoused by Aikido Founder Morihei Ueshiba.

Master Onisaburo insisted that he would carry out his role as a religious leader in the spirit of the view that “All religions have the same root.” As a matter of convenience he created what he called “Omoto Lamaism” and took the titles of Dalai Lama and Su Son Kan. The Master changed his name to O Bun Sho, a Chinese name and the Founder (O-Sensei) became O Shu Ko.

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Posted by Aikido Journal on Jun 28th, 2009: Recommended Reading (post a comment)