There are no contests in the Art of Peace. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention that we harbor within. Morihei Ueshiba artcontentioncontest Change image and share on social
As soon as you concern yourself with the 'good' and 'bad' of your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for maliciousness to enter. Testing, competing with, and criticizing others weaken and defeat you. Morihei Ueshiba badcompeteconcern share on social
If your heart is large enough to envelop your adversaries, you can see right through them and avoid their attacks. And once you envelop them, you will be able to guide them along the path indicated to you by heaven and earth. Morihei Ueshiba adversaryattackavoid share on social
Opponents confront us continually, but actually there is no opponent there. Enter deeply into an attack and neutralize it as you draw that misdirected force into your own sphere. Morihei Ueshiba attackconfrontcontinually Change image and share on social
When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way. Morihei Ueshiba backforwardgreet Change image and share on social
Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment. Morihei Ueshiba bodydivinityenlightenment Change image and share on social
All the principles of heaven and earth are living inside you. Life itself is truth, and this will never change. Everything in heaven and earth breathes. Breath is the thread that ties creation together. Morihei Ueshiba breathbreathechange share on social
Each and every master, regardless of the era or the place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There are many paths leading to the top of Mount Fuji, but there is only one summit - love. Morihei Ueshiba attaincallearth share on social
The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit. Morihei Ueshiba bodypolishpurpose Change image and share on social
The art of Peace I practice has room for each of the world's eight million gods, and I cooperate with them all. The God of Peace is very great and enjoins all that is divine and enlightened in every land. Morihei Ueshiba artcooperatedivine share on social
