EPISODE · Feb 7, 2025 · 31 MIN
S2 #45: The Art of Peace
from A Cast of Pods · host Jose Acierto
**"The Art of Peace"** is a book compiling the teachings of Morihei Ueshiba, the founder of Aikido. **It presents a philosophy** of nonviolent conflict resolution based on **four virtues**: bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. **The text emphasizes** harmony with nature and the universe as a path to peace, offering practical techniques and spiritual guidance. **John Stevens**, a Zen scholar and Aikido instructor, compiled and translated Ueshiba's talks, writings, poems, and calligraphy. The book contrasts traditional warrior philosophies with a path to achieving peace through self-cultivation and understanding.Sources: The Art of Peace: Archive
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