
Yamamoto Tsunetomo (山本 常朝), also read Yamamoto Jōchō (June 11, 1659 – November 30, 1719), was a samurai of the Saga Domain in Hizen Province under his lord Nabeshima Mitsushige. For thirty years Yamamoto devoted his life to the service of his lord and clan. When Nabeshima died in 1700, Yamamoto did not choose to follow his master in death in junshi because the master had expressed a dislike of the practice in his life. After some disagreements with Nabeshima's successor, Yamamoto renounced the world and retired to a hermitage in the mountains. Later in life (between 1709 and 1716), he narrated many of his thoughts to a fellow samurai, Tashiro Tsuramoto. Many of these aphorisms concerned his lord's father and grandfather Naoshige and the failing ways of the samurai caste. These commentaries were compiled and published in 1716 under the title of Hagakure, a word that can be translated as either In the Shadow of Leaves or Hidden Leaves. The Hagakure was not widely known during the years following Tsunetomo's death, but by the 1930s it had become one of the most famous representatives of bushido taught in Japan. In 2011 a manga/comic book version was published Hagakure: The Manga Edition, translated by William Scott Wilson, adapted by Sean Michael Wilson and Chie Kutsuwada. Tsunetomo believed that becoming one with death in one's thoughts, even in life, was the highest attainment of purity and focus. He felt that a resolution to die gives rise to a higher state of life, infused with beauty and grace beyond the reach of those concerned with self-preservation. Some viewed him as a man of immediate action due to some of his quotes, and in the Hagakure he criticized the carefully planned Akō vendetta of the Forty-seven rōnin (a major event in his lifetime) for its delayed response. Yamamoto Tsunetomo is also known as Yamamoto Jōchō, the name he took after retiring and becoming a monk.
The Hagakure is one of the most influential of all Japanese texts — written by Yamamoto Tsunetomo nearly 300 years ago to summarize the essence of the Japanese samurai spirit. Its influence has been felt throughout the world and yet its existence is scarcely known to most Westerners. This is the first translation to include the complete first two books of the Hagakure and the most reliable and authentic passages of the third book. All other English translations are extremely fragmentary and incomplete.Alex Bennett’s new and extremely readable translation of this essential work includes extensive footnotes that serve to fill in many cultural and historical gaps in the previous translations. This unique combination of readability and scholarship gives Bennett’s translation a distinct advantage over all previous English editions.
Книга знайомить із найвідомішими японськими філософськими трактатами Ямамото Цунетомо «Хагакуре» та Міямото Мусасі «Книга П’яти Кілець».«Хагакуре» (з яп. «Приховане в листі») — це один із класичних трактатів, присвячених бусідо — Шляху воїна. Так називали в давній Японії зведення правил і настанов, які регламентують поведінку та повсякденне життя самураїв. Його автору самураю Ямамото Цунетомо (1659–1719) вдалося найбільш повно і водночас лаконічно викласти основні ідеї бусідо.Книга П’яти Кілець — філософський трактат і духовний заповіт, написаний у XVII столітті самураєм Міямото Мусасі.Попри те, що минуло кілька століть, багато порад і настанов актуальні дотепер, бо вони є осмисленням неписаних законів — кодексів честі, які складаються в армії, а також у повсякденному мирному житті. Вона може стати настільною книгою для тих, хто цікавиться воєнною стратегією та методами ведення бізнесу.Книга призначена для широкого кола читачів.
The Hagakure is the classic statement of Bushido, the samurai warrior ethos. Delivered as a set of orations by Yamamoto Tsunetomo, legendary retainer to the Nabeshima clan, for centuries it has defined what virility, honour, and wisdom mean for the Japanese people.Like a thunderclap out of another world, the Hagakure shakes post-industrial man out of his stupor. Here is the opposite of modern individualism, a worldview founded on extreme self-discipline, honour, and above all, loyalty to authority. Few men can accept such austerity, much less practice it, but as Yamamoto says, “a house with but two or three such men serving it – its future is assured”.The new Imperium Press edition renders book 1–2 of the Hagakure in highly aesthetic and readable poetic verse, while also translating excerpts from books 3–11, neglected by other editions.
Nunzia Castravelli, docente di lingua e letteratura giapponese a Napoli, traduce e introduce con 10 parole chiave i primi due libri (integrali) di uno dei testi più rappresentativi e profondi della saggezza Bushido, Tokugawa, Morte, Seppuku, Kamikaze, Lealtà, Coraggio, Autodisciplina, Onore, Vuoto. Scritto da Yamamoto Tsunetomo (1659-1719), samurai del clan di Saga che abbracciò la vita ascetica, fu pubblicato solo nel 1906. Nel suo eremo “nascosto tra le foglie” dettò questi pensieri al discepolo Tashiro Tsuramoto. Malgrado utilizzato dai piloti-suicidi giapponesi nella seconda guerra mondiale, il libro è un manifesto di “impareggiabile moralità, energetico e rasserenante”, secondo il grande scrittore Yukio Mishima. Un libro che riscuote da sempre un grande successo nella cultura pop e manga delle giovani generazioni.
" Book of the Samurai" is a classic text on bushido, the samurai way of life, written in the early 18th century by Yamamoto Tsunetomo. This influential work comprises a series of short essays and aphorisms that Tsunetomo dictated to a younger samurai over a seven-year period. "Hagakure," which translates to "In the Shadow of Leaves" or "Hidden by the Leaves," provides insights into the samurai mindset and philosophy, emphasizing loyalty, honor, and personal integrity. It delves into various aspects of a samurai's life, including morality, death, and the importance of living with a sense of urgency and resolve. The book is known for its sometimes paradoxical and enigmatic advice, reflecting the complexities of samurai culture and the era's societal norms. "Hagakure" has had a significant impact on both Japanese culture and the understanding of samurai principles worldwide, becoming an essential text for those interested in Japanese history, martial arts, and samurai philosophy.
In un articolo del 1955 dal titolo “Vacanza di scrittore” il celebre intellettuale giapponese Yukio Mishima espresse per la prima volta la sua devozione all'Hagakure. Confessò di aver iniziato a leggerlo solo durante la guerra e lo definì un libro di impareggiabile moralità, energetico e rasserenante. Iniziò così la fortuna, anche editoriale, di un classico che dalla sua nascita, nei primi anni del Settecento, era circolato segretamente fra i samurai, per essere pubblicato solo nel 1906 e trasformarsi nella (controversa) bibbia dei kamikaze. L'Hagakure, letteralmente “discorso all'ombra delle foglie”, raccoglie le memorie di Yamamoto Tsunetomo, samurai che alla morte del signore, non potendo compiere il suicidio rituale, aveva deciso di ritirarsi dal mondo. Capolavoro che ciclicamente torna alla ribalta (è del 2000 Ghost Dog, il film di Jarmusch, con il suo indimenticabile protagonista), non è solo un codice di condotta per i samurai, ma anche testimonianza di un'epoca mitica e, ancora di più, manifesto morale e spirituale per gli uomini di tutti i tempi.
Este diálogo entre el Hagakure y El arte de la guerra nos invita a reflexionar sobre la forma en que Japón y China han condensado su saber sobre la figura del guerrero y las diversas formas en que uno debe conducirse por la vida para alcanzar sus objetivos. Veremos que estos textos poseen muchos puntos en común, pero me gustaría remarcar primero que para estos pueblos el guerrero es, ante todo, un héroe. En su origen griego, la palabra "héroe" deriva de "Eros" (dios del amor, hijo de Venus). Héroe es entonces el amante-guerrero: su acción tiene como motor al amor y ese sentimiento es pasión y dedicación por lo que hace en cada instante. Esta es una de las claves para entender ambos textos; la pasión impulsa a estos verdaderos artistas, sólo eso les permite ser capaces de sacrificar su vida por la causa que creen justa. En este sentido, todos somos guerreros o deberíamos serlo. Para el oriental este ser y hacer constituyen un arte. Ahora bien, existen guerreros porque hay competencia. Cuando dos guerreros compiten por lo mismo se vuelven rivales. Etimológicamente "rival" significa "el que quiere lo mismo". Cuando queremos lo mismo y sólo uno puede tenerlo, surge entonces el conflicto. Este conflicto puede ser considerado como un movimiento activo hacia la solución.
by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
✨ DESCUBRE EL CÓDIGO SECRETO DE LOS SAMURÁIS ✨Sumérgete en la esencia del Bushido con El camino del samurái. Esta obra maestra del legendario Yamamoto Tsunetomo te transportará a una época de honor, disciplina y valentía.✒ Esta edición con notas y prólogo ▶️ Una nueva traducción.▶️ Notas que te ayudarán a comprender mejor el texto.▶️ Un breve prólogo que te dará las claves principales.✌ A través de sus páginas, descubrirás los secretos de los samuráis, desde su filosofía de vida hasta sus técnicas de combate.☛ Si buscas sabiduría atemporal y una guía para alcanzar la excelencia en todas las áreas de tu vida, El camino del samurái es el libro que necesitas.▶️ ¡Adquiérelo ahora y despierta tu espíritu guerrero!
by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
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by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
The Secret Wisdom of the SamuraiWhat does it mean to live—and die—with purpose?Written in secrecy during the early 18th century by the samurai Yamamoto Tsunetomo, Hagakure—“Hidden Leaves”—is not a strategy manual or a history book. It is a fierce, poetic meditation on the inner life of the warrior, offering timeless guidance on loyalty, courage, discipline, and the acceptance of death.Unlike the more cerebral Book of Five Rings, Hagakure is visceral and unapologetically human. Its short, sharp reflections strip away illusion and ego, urging the reader to face life directly and to act with unwavering honour.Inside This Classic, You’ll Why the way of the samurai is found in death—and what that means for modern livingThe power of resolute action and choosing principle over comfortThe quiet strength of self-discipline and serviceHow to live with clarity in a chaotic worldStories and parables that still cut through centuries with raw truth
by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
Hagakure is a classic Japanese text that offers insights into the way of the samurai and the Bushido code they lived by. Written by Yamamoto Tsunetomo in the early 18th century, the book is a collection of thoughts, anecdotes, and teachings on the importance of loyalty, honor, and self-discipline in the life of a warrior. It delves into topics such as courage, death, and the pursuit of excellence, providing valuable lessons and guidance for those seeking a deeper understanding of the samurai way of life. With its timeless wisdom and profound insights, Hagakure continues to inspire readers around the world to strive for spiritual and moral growth in their own lives.
by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
Hidden Leaves — The Way of the SamuraiIn an age where honor is often mocked, duty misunderstood, and sacrifice dismissed, Hagakure offers a sobering and luminous alternative. Compiled in the early 18th century A.D. by Yamamoto Tsunetomo—a samurai turned monk—Hagakure (“Hidden Leaves”) was never meant for mass publication. It is a record of private conversations, reflections, and exhortations passed down to the next generation of warriors as the samurai ethos faded into history. And yet, far from being obsolete, its message feels urgent today.Much like Meditations by Marcus Aurelius speaks to the Western mind, Hagakure addresses the soul of the East. But its call to courage, loyalty, humility, and purpose transcends cultural boundaries. Here is a vision of the warrior—not as a brute or a conqueror—but as a man devoted to a higher order, willing to die to self, to live with clarity, and to act with resolve.For the Christian reader, Hagakure stirs something ancient and true. Though rooted in a different tradition, its code of self-discipline, silent strength, and total devotion resonates with the virtues of Christian knighthood. The samurai bowed before his lord; the knight knelt before Christ. Both knew that real power is always tempered by reverence and restraint.This edition offers a fresh and respectful framing of Tsunetomo’s insights for modern readers—especially those who long to recover a sense of calling, holy duty, and masculine virtue. Hagakure is not a manual for violence; it is a call to live well, die ready, and walk the narrow path with honor.Whether you are a student of history, a seeker of wisdom, or a Christian looking for deeper roots in a shallow age, Hagakure will confront you, inspire you, and leave you with one pressing Are you living a life worth dying for?
by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
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by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
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by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
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by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
by Yamamoto Tsunetomo
In the early 1700s, Yamamoto Tsunetomo, after having been a samurai for a long time and then becoming a Buddhist monk at the end of his life composed this extraordinary text as his spiritual testament. It is the one of a samurai forged in the spirit of loyalty and honor combined with the inner depth of the religious tradition he used to practice. The author did not want it published, believing it to be his "intimate dialogue," and for a good two hundred years it was like that : it was only in 1906 that what is now more than ever a gospel of ethicality, an inspiring example of "conscious presence," was given to print for a culture such as our Western one , pragmatic, rational and too often superficial .What will you get from the reading of this version?Are you ready to discover Master Tsunetomo's advice applicable in your today life?Go back and click on order now!
by Yamamoto Tsunetomo