Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai (Xist Classics), by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
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Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai (Xist Classics), by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
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A Collection of Thoughts, Sayings and Meditations on the Way of the Samurai
"It is said that what is called "the spirit of an age" is something to which one cannot return. That this spirit gradually dissipates is due to the world's coming to an end. For this reason, although one would like to change today's world back to the spirit of one hundred years or more ago, it cannot be done. Thus it is important to make the best out of every generation." — Tsunetomo Yamamoto, Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai
A formerly secret text known only to the Samurai, Hagakure is a classic text on Bushido--the Way of the Warrior. More than just a handbook for battle, Hagakure is a text that filled with teachings that still apply in business, political and social situations today. This Xist Classics edition has been professionally formatted for e-readers with a linked table of contents. This ebook also contains a bonus book club leadership guide and discussion questions. We hope you’ll share this book with your friends, neighbors and colleagues and can’t wait to hear what you have to say about it.
Hagakure: The Book of the Samurai (Xist Classics), by Yamamoto Tsunetomo- Amazon Sales Rank: #45189 in eBooks
- Published on: 2015-05-15
- Released on: 2015-05-15
- Format: Kindle eBook
Review “This is a great book for anyone looking for a more centered way of life, or just some good advice about living.”—Sacramento Book Review
Language Notes Text: English, Japanese (translation)
About the Author Yamamoto Tsunetomo (1659-1719) was a samurai retainer of the Saga clan before retiring to a hermitage near Saga Castle in Kyushu. This was brought about by his being legally prohibited in the 1660s from following his lord, Nabeshima Mitsushige, in death a samurai practice forbidden by the Tokugawa shogunate and the governing body of the Nabeshima fief.
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218 of 224 people found the following review helpful. Excellent Perspective on Samurai Bravery and Etiquette By ADM This book features sayings and anecdotes from an aging Samurai who died around 1700.It is a quick and entertaining read, and offers great perspective both on the individual who wrote it, and on the general theory of being a samurai.There is an obvious sense of loss in many of the passages which comment on how things in contemporary society (of the 1700s) are so different from years past. This book, intentionally or not, captures the spirit of those older days, and serves both as a manual for younger samurai, and as a historical document for people who are interested in "The Way of the Samurai" today.In his excellent introduction, the translator makes the very relevant point that this book is not a rigorous philosophical treatise, at least not in the way that Western scholars would define it. Instead, it is a collection of stories and phrases about a certain way of living. It doesn't hold up to scientific cross-examination (the author contradicts himself frequently), but it shouldn't have to. Yamamoto gives the impression that if faced with a philosophical attack on his "way", he would shrug his shoulders and say, "Yes, but that doesn't change a thing." In other words, his examples and aphorisms speak for themselves, and are not meant to either exclude other points of view or force others into conformity. Yamamoto even states that the Way he advocates is specific to his region of Japan -- samurai of neighboring regions are free to develop their own Ways.The passages in the book usually focus on one of two topics: bravery, or etiquette. Yamamoto offers a lot of advice on charging into battle, seeking revenge, executing others, etc. The main thrust of most of it is: the Samurai does not spend a lot of time thinking about killing his enemy. He just rushes in and gets it over with. On matters of etiquette, Yamamoto discusses the proper way to hold a Tea Ceremony, how to cover up a yawn, how to pay attention to people you are talking to, and so on. One of the charming aspects of this book is that right after discussing the swiftest way to cut off someone's head, he'll discuss how to make yourself look nice even if you have a hangover. This could be a result of the editing, but it still makes for entertaining reading.The other theme that permeates almost every paragraph of the book is loyalty to one's master. Yamamoto never tires of discussing the extremes that a samurai should go to so that he may honor his master and show his loyalty. He gives the example of a samurai who was being beaten by his master: during the course of the beating, the master dropped his staff down a hill, so the samurai immediately ran down to retrieve it, and return the staff to his master so he could continue to be beaten. Of course, the ultimate act of loyalty to one's master is to kill oneself after his death. Yamamoto spends a great deal of time discussing various aspects of this tradition, and regrets that his own master forbade him to commit suicide in such a way.The book reads very quickly (it took me about 4 hours), in part because it is organized into brief paragraphs and anecdotes (much like a book of sayings), and in part because the underlying material is almost inherently fascinating. It gives a very complete picture of the state of mind of an aging samurai, and depicts the world of the samurai as it existed in the 17th century.The translation flows very well, though I cannot attest to its accuracy, and the translator includes a somewhat useful glossary in the back of the book, as well as the introduction which I mentioned. I should also mention, for the curious, that this is the translation that Jim Jarmusch used as the source of his aphorisms in the recent film "Ghost Dog: The Way of the Samurai."
89 of 92 people found the following review helpful. A historical, anecdotal glimpse into the Bushido mind. By A Customer Whether you find HAGAKURE of interest depends on your approach to the book. Although this is not a book of sword technique, it is much like a traditional swordmaster, teaching only what the student is open enough toknow, and teaching on many levels. On one level, it is a book of eyewitness accounts and stories from the decline of the Samurai era. Tsunetomo has a gift for storytelling, and for slipping in little details that might be of use to the aspiring Bushi. For example, do you know the quickest, easiest way to remove a dead enemies' face from his skull? He also gossips in an entertaining way about the lives of various local notables. It is as if you are having dinner with a slighly cynical, retired Samurai, the saki is passed around, and he begins talking freely. On another level the book adresses the questions of loyalty, honor, and the meaning of life. It celebrates virtue and valor, while avoiding the sugarcoating that such subjects get in the west. Anyone who faces dangers and obstacles in their day to day walk will find this little book strangely supportive. In this age where loyalty has a price, and commitment is a meaningless word, the savage beauty and strange purity of the Bushi mind, as revealed by Tsunetomo, can strengthen the heart, and recharge the mind. IF YOU LIKE HAGAKURE, you should read: THE BOOK OF FIVE RINGS, Miamoto Mushashi THE UNFETTERED MIND, Takuan Soho ACTS OF WORSHIP, Yukio Mishima
45 of 45 people found the following review helpful. Reveals the essence of Samurai thought. By A Customer HAGAKURE: The Book of the Samurai is a very interesting book which describes the everyday life and mindset of a samurai. For those that are not interested in the Samurai thought, this book may appear rather dry and in some instances, absurd. However, I thoroughly enjoyed reading this book. The book is made up of short entries of various topics. Whether it's describing a wise samurai's actions, or cracking jokes at the noblemen around him, it is obvious that Yamamoto Tsunetomo was truly a samurai in every aspect of his life. During Yamamoto's time, the prestige of the samurai was declining, due to a long period of peace in Japan. The samurai lived to die for his lord in battle, but how can one remain a noble samurai during times of peace? Yamamoto answers this and many other questions in Hagakure. He also points out that when one is focused on dying, he will not be afraid in the presence of death. As Yamamoto liked to say, "The way of the Samurai is found in death."
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