Everything - even mountains, rivers, plants and trees - should be your teacher. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead. The Art of Peace is a… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Techniques employ four qualities that reflect the nature of our world. Depending on the circumstance, you should be: hard as a diamond,… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Each and every master, regardless of the era or the place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Your spiritual developement is a divine path that leads to truth, goodness and beauty; it is a spiritual path reflecting the unlimited,… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
If your heart is large enough to envelop your adversaries, you can see right through them and avoid their attacks. And once… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Create each day anew by clothing yourself with heaven and earth, bathing yourself with wisdom and love, and placing yourself in the… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
The heart of a human being is no different from the soul of heaven and earth. In your practice always keep in… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people.… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
To practice properly the Art of Peace, you must: Calm the spirit and return to the source. Cleanse the body and spirit… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
LIFE IS A DIVINE GIFT. The divine is not something outside of us; it is right in our very center; it is… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
THE TOTALLY AWAKENED warrior can freely utilize all elements contained in heaven and earth. The true warrior learns how to correctly perceive… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Consider the ebb and flow of the tide. When waves come to strike the shore, they crest and fall, creating a sound.… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Now and again, it is necessary to seclude yourself among deep mountains and hidden valleys to restore your link to the source… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
EACH AND EVERY master, regardless of the era or place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There are… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Your voice is a very powerful weapon. When you are in tune with the cosmic breath of heaven and earth, your voice… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
Aikido is love. It is the path that brings our heart into oneness with the spirit of the universe to complete our… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
True Budo is to accept the spirit of the universe, keep the peace of the world, correctly produce, protect and cultivate all… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
All the principles of heaven and earth are living inside you. Life itself is truth, and this will never change. Everything in… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share Image
To practice Aikido fully you must calm the spirit and go back to the origin. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share
THE ART OF PEACE is not easy. It is a fight to the finish, the slaying of evil desires and all falsehood within. On… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share
In a real battle, atemi is seventy percent, technique is thirty percent. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share
Cast off limiting thoughts and return to true emptiness. Stand in the midst of the great void. This is the secret of the Way… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share
In true budo there is no enemy or opponent. True budo is to become one with the universe, not train to become powerful or… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share
The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship.… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share
Polish the heart, free the six senses and let them function without obstruction, and your entire body will glow. — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share
THE ART OF PEACE does not rely on weapons or brute force to succeed; instead, we put ourselves in tune with the universe, maintain… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share
Each and every master, regardless of the era or the place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There are many… — Morihei Ueshiba Copy Share
