Heaven's Wind: The Life and Teachings of Nakamura Tempu-A

Heaven's Wind: The Life and Teachings of Nakamura Tempu-A Mind-Body Integration Pioneer

For the first time in English, Stephen Earle tells the epic story of Nakamura Tempu, one of Japanâ€™s most inspirational twentieth-century thinkers and teachers, whose mind-body approach to personal transformation influenced hundreds of thousands, including prominent leaders in government, industry, and the arts. Earle chronicles Tempuâ€™s origins in the samurai tradition, his genius for martial arts, and his work in Manchuria as a spy during the Russo-Japan War of 1904â€“1905. He relates how, after escaping a Russian firing squad, Tempu contracted tuberculosis; how he embarked on a search for a cure that led to the halls of Columbia University, the salons of Paris, and the foothills of the Himalayas, where he practiced yoga under the tutelage of an Indian guru; and how he not only regained his health but also underwent a spiritual transformation. This transformation laid the groundwork for the secular and practical methodology for self-realization and the cultivation of will that Tempu developed and disseminated to the sick and socially disenfranchised, as well as to princes and prime ministers. Over the course of nine decades, Tempuâ€™s philosophy of mind-body unification has charted a clear and accessible path to mastery over hardship and the ability to meet lifeâ€™s challenges head-on. Yet, the man, his story, his teachings, and his legacy remain almost unknown outside of Japanâ€”until now. In addition to demonstrating how Tempuâ€™s teachings were significant to Japanâ€™s reconstruction and economic rise following the devastation of World War II, Heavenâ€™s Wind is also an engaging historical narrative, an account of personal transformation, and a clear guide to the practical philosophy of mind-body unity.
Country USA
Brand North Atlantic Books
Manufacturer North Atlantic Books
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 12 black and white photos
Color Cream
ReleaseDate 2017-04-11
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781623171148

Country	USA
Brand	North Atlantic Books
Manufacturer	North Atlantic Books
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	12 black and white photos
Color	Cream
ReleaseDate	2017-04-11
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781623171148

Heaven's Wind: The Life and Teachings of Nakamura Tempu-A Mind-Body Integration Pioneer

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