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Shoninki - The Secret Teachings of the Ninja, the 17th-Century Manual of the Art of Concealment
by Masazumi, Master Natori
- Used
- Fine
- Hardcover
- first
- Condition
- Fine/Very Good
- ISBN 10
- 1594773432
- ISBN 13
- 9781594773433
- Seller
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Gig Harbor, Washington, United States
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About This Item
Rochester, VT: Destiny Books, 2009. Book. Fine. Hardcover. First Edition. Tiny tear to dust jacket at head of spine, otherwise New copy..
Synopsis
The classic text on the mystical traditions of the ninja now decoded in English • The path of the ninja as an authentic spiritual discipline • Details the art of concealment and espionage, including methods of disguise, survival techniques, and face reading • A ninja response to the Samurai Bushido and the way to mind-body harmony Experts in disguise, infiltration, espionage, and counterintelligence, the ninja had spiritual values and magical traditions that distinguished them from the soldierlike samurai. Their art of ninjutsu, invisible as well as indispensable, was transmitted in secret schools and relied on only a few books, which were written in code. The Shoninki , one of the most important of these coded manuals, was written in 1681 by Master Ninja Natori Masazumi. Presenting all facets of the art of concealment, espionage, and physical prowess, including methods of disguise and survival techniques, this source text also contains teachings on spiritual meditations, psychic powers, the art of face reading, controlling the emotions, and magic spells. Revealing the connection between the ninja and the yamabushi--warrior monks who were endowed with supernatural powers--this classic text confirms the path of the ninja as an authentic spiritual discipline, one of self-realization and detachment and the way to mind-body harmony.
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- Bookseller
- Veronica's Books
(US)
- Bookseller's Inventory #
- 026479
- Title
- Shoninki - The Secret Teachings of the Ninja, the 17th-Century Manual of the Art of Concealment
- Author
- Masazumi, Master Natori
- Format/Binding
- Hardcover
- Book Condition
- Used - Fine
- Jacket Condition
- Very Good
- Edition
- First Edition
- ISBN 10
- 1594773432
- ISBN 13
- 9781594773433
- Publisher
- Destiny Books
- Place of Publication
- Rochester, VT
- Date Published
- 2009
- Keywords
- MARTIAL ARTS NINJA SHONINKI ART SHINOBI CONCEALMENT
- Bookseller catalogs
- Martial Arts;
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Veronica's Books
Returns accepted within 10 days if item not as described. Sales Tax applicable to WA state orders.
About the Seller
Veronica's Books
Biblio member since 2003
Gig Harbor, Washington
About Veronica's Books
Specializing in used, rare, & out-of-print books on UFOs, Occult, New Age, Alternative Health, and all areas of Metaphysical research.
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