John StevensJohn Stevens, b. 1947, (7th dan, Aikikai; Professor of Buddhist Studies, Tohoku University, Sendai, Japan) is the world's leading author on the study and practice Aikido. He has written a dozen of books on Aikido including Aikido: The way of the harmony, Invincible Warrior: The Bibliography of Morihei Ueshiba, The Esence of Aikido, The Secrets of Aikido and his latest book The Philosophy of Aikido. Prof. Stevens has lived in Japan since 1973, and trained for many years under Shirata Rinjiro Sensei, one of the great modern Aikido masters. Prof. Stevens teaches Classical Aikido, a complete system emphasizing misogi, kotodama, and the unity of aiki-ken, aiki-jo, and taijutsu (body arts). John Stevens, nar. 1947, (7. dan aikikai; profesor buddhistických studií na Tohoku University v Sendai v Japonsku) je předním světovým autorem knih o studiu a cvičení aikido. Napsal více jak desítku knih, např. Aikido: The way of the harmony, Invincible Warrior: The Bibliography of Morihei Ueshiba, The Esence of Aikido, The Secrets of Aikido, The Philosophy of Aikido. Profesor Stevens žije v Japonsku od roku 1973, jeho dlouholetým učitelem aikido byl Rinjiro Shirata, jeden z Osenseiových žáků. John Stevens učí klasické aikido - ucelený systém včetně misogi, kotodamy, aiki-ken, aiki-jo a taijustsu. |
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Historie seminářů Johna Stevense v Čechách / John Stevens's seminars in CZ Fotografie ze seminářů Johna Stevense / pictures from the seminars Radio interview with John Stevens Interview with John Stevens at Aikido World Journal
Classical aikido: Seattle,
Maastricht,
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One Robe, One BowlThe Zen Poetry of Ryokan By Ryokan, John Stevens Paperback / Weatherhill / 88 pages / 5 1/4 X 8 1/4" |
Zen and the art of calligraphy : the essence of shoBy Omori Sogen and Terayama Katsujo Translated by John Stevens Paperback / Routledge & Kegan Paul / 115 pages / 25 cm |
![]() Aikido: The Way of Harmony By Shirata Rinjiro, John Stevens Paperback / Shambhala Publications / 208 pages / 8-1/2 X 11" | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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Zen Guide: Where to Meditate in Japan By Martin Roth, John Stevens Paperback / Weatherhill / 152 pages / 5.5 x 7.2" |
![]() Abundant Peace By John Stevens Paperback / Shambhala / 144 pages / 8 1 X 11" |
The Marathon Monks of Mount Hiei By John Stevens Photographs by Tadashi Namba Paperback / Shambhala / 158 pages / 28 cm 1990 | 1992 | 1994
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| Lust for EnlightenmentBuddhism and Sex By John Stevens Paperback / Shambhala / 200 pages / 6 x 9"
| ![]() Art of Peace (Shambhala Pocket Classics) Teachings of the Founder of Aikido By Morihei Ueshiba Edited by John Stevens Translated by John Stevens Paperback / Shambhala / 128 pages / 3 x 4-1/2"
| The Sword of No-SwordLife of the Master Warrior Tesshu By John Stevens Paperback / Shambhala / 184 pages / 7 x 10" 1995 | 1996 | 1996
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| Three Budo MastersJigoro Kano, Gishin Funakoshi, Morihei Ueshiba By John Stevens Paperback / Kodansha International / 176 pages / 7.4 x 4.5"
| ![]() Budo: Teachings of the Founder of Aikido By Morihei Ueshiba Introduction by Kisshomaru Ueshiba Paperback / Kodansha International / 132 pages / 182 x 257mm
| Sacred Calligraphy of the EastThird Edition, Revised and Expanded By John Stevens Paperback / Shambhala / 224 pages / 8-1/2 X 11" 1996 | 1997 | 1998
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| ![]() The Shambala Guide to Aikido By John Stevens Paperback / Shambhala / 144 pages / 6 x 9"
| ![]() Secrets of Aikido By John Stevens Paperback / Shambhala / 160 pages / 11.0 x 8.6 x 0.5 inches
| ![]() The Essence of Aikido: Spiritual Teachings of Morihei Ueshiba Spiritual Teachings of Morihei Ueshiba By Morihei Ueshiba Compiled by John Stevens Paperback / Kodansha International / 200 pages / 182 x 257mm 1999 | 1999 | 1999
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| ![]() Invincible Warrior A Pictorial Biography of Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido By John Stevens Paperback / Shambhala / 272 pages / 6" by 9"
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The Cosmic Embrace: An Illustrated Guide to Sacred Sex An Illustrated Guide to Sacred Sex By John Stevens Hardcover / Shambhala / 128 pages / 8.0 x 6.5"
| ![]() Zen Masters: A Maverick, a Master of Masters, and a Wandering Poet Ikkyu, Hakuin, Ryokan By John Stevens Paperback / Kodansha International / 161 pages / 7.4 x 5.1" 2000 | 2002 | 2002
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| ![]() The Philosophy of Aikido By John Stevens Hardcover / Kodansha International / 132 pages / 8 1 X 11"
| Budo SecretsBy John Stevens Hardcover / Shambhala Publications / 128 pages / 5 1/2 x 8 1/2
| The Art of PeaceTeachings of the Founder of Aikido By Morihei Ueshiba Edited by John Stevens Paperback / Shambhala / 112 pages / 6 x 9" 2002 | 2004 | 2004
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| Wild Ways: Zen poems of Ikkyu By Ikkyu Translated by John Stevens Paperback / White Pine Press / 128 pages / 6.5 x 5.7"
| The Art of AikidoPrinciples and Essential Techniques Kisshomaru Ueshiba, preface by Moriteru Ueshiba Translated by John Stevens Paperback / Kodansha International / ??? pages / 182 x 257mm
| Zen BrushworkFocusing the Mind with Calligraphy and Painting Tanchu Terayama Translated by Thomas F. Judge, John Stevens Paperback / Kodansha International / ??? pages / 182 x 257mm 2004 | 2004 | 2005
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| Training with the MasterLessons with Morihei Ueshiba, Founder of Aikido By Walther v. Krenner, John Stevens Hardcover / Shambhala / 176 pages / 8-1/8" by 9 1"
| Dewdrops on a Lotus LeafZen Poems of Ryokan Illustrated by Koshi no Sengai Translated by John Stevens Paperback / Shambhala / 120 pages / 5 x 7 1/4"
| The Art of PeaceBy Morihei Ueshiba Edited by John Stevens Translated by John Stevens Hardcover / Shambhala / 208 pages / 7.1 x 5.2" 2005 | 2007 | 2008
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| ![]() Lotus Moon: The Poetry of Rengetsu (Companions for the Journey) By Rengetsu Translated by John Stevens Paperback / White Pine Press / 128 pages / 7.0 x 5.1"
| ![]() Zen Bow, Zen Arrow: The Life and Teachings of Awa Kenzo, the Archery Master from "Zen in the Art of Archery" By John Stevens Hardcover / Shambhala Publications / 128 pages / 5 x 7-1/4
| ![]() The Secret Teachings of Aikido Morihei Ueshiba, Moriteru Ueshiba Translated by John Stevens Hardcover / Kodansha International / 152 pages / 190 x 260 mm 2009 | 2010 |
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| ![]() Mountain Tasting: Haiku and Journals of Santoka Taneda (Companions for the Journey) Santoka Taneda Translated by John Stevens Paperback / White Pine Press / 200 pages
| ![]() The Heart of Aikido: The Philosophy of Takemusu Aiki Morihei Ueshiba Translated by John Stevens Hardcover / Kodansha International / 144 pages |