Soul Sword: The Way and Mind of a Zen Warrior (Watkins Spiritual Classics) - Softcover

Turner, Vernon Kitabu

Softcover

ISBN 10: 1907486542 ISBN 13: 9781907486548

Publisher: Watkins, 2011

Synopsis

An amazing true story about achieving awareness, accessing ancient wisdom, and conquering fear. While working with a Japanese Zen master, Vernon Kitabu Turner experienced a spiritual epiphany: with virtually no training in the martial arts, he endured a sensational trial by combat to become a black belt. He believes this power exists in all of us. Now, he shares his secret, proving that the soul is the path to cultivating the Warrior Mind...and overcoming any obstacle.

About this title

About the Author:

As a young man Vernon Kitabu Turner discovered poetry for self-expression and martial arts for self-defence. His initiation by Zen master Nomura-Roshi in 1967 changed his writing and made him a true Bushido warrior. Throughout his life, he has continued to develop his writing as both a journalist and a poet. He is an ordained Christian Minister, and is recognised as a spiritual teacher by Master Sant Kesavadas of the Vishwah Dharma Mandira. He has been called 'one of the most prominent voices of our time' in the international anthology The Way Ahead, which featured his work along with that of the Dalai Lama and Nobel Laureate Vaclav Havel. He lives in Virginia Beach, Virginia, USA.

Review:

'Zen-warrior and literary lion Vernon Kitabu Turner shares his experience and insight with clarity and compassion. His words ring like temple bells, resonating with the eternal truths of transcendent teachings, conveying both substance and spirit.' Dan Millman, author of Way of the Peaceful Warrior

About this edition

• Publisher: Watkins
• Publication date: 2011
• ISBN 10: 1907486542
• ISBN 13: 9781907486548
• Binding: Paperback
• Number of pages: 256