Morihei Ueshiba Quotes

The era of organized religion controlling every aspect of life is over. No single religion has all the answers. Construction of shrine and temple buildings is not enough

Face a single foe as if you are facing ten thousand enemies; face ten thousand enemies as a single foe

The only cure for materialism is the cleansing of the six senses (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind)

Never fear another challenger, no matter how large; Never despise another challenger, no matter how small

Instead of foolishly waging war, hereafter we will wage peace, the true purpose of Aikido. We will train to prevent war, to abolish nuclear weapons, to protect the environment, and to serve society

Consider the ebb and flow of the tide. When waves come to strike the shore, they crest and fall, creating a sound. Your breath should follow the same pattern, absorbing the entire universe in your belly with each inhalation. Know that we all have access to four treasures: the energy of the sun and moon, the breath of heaven, the breath of earth, and the ebb and flow of the tide.

Atemi accounts for 99% of Aikido.

Aikido is the Way of Harmony. It brings together people of all races and manifests the original form of all things. The universe has a single source, and from that core all things emerged in a cosmic pattern. At the end of WWII, it become clear that the world needed to be purified of filth and degradation, and that is why Aikido emerged. In order to eliminate war, deception, greed, and hatred, the gods of peace and harmony manifested their powers. All of us in this world are members of the same family, and we should work together to make discord and war disappear from our midst. Without Love, our nation, the world, and the universe will be destroyed.

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 weakens and defeats you.

...your opponent is not really your opponent because you and your opponent become one.

The divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside us

Study the teachings of the pine tree, the bamboo, and the plum blossom. The pine is evergreen, firmly rooted, and venerable. The bamboo is strong, resilient, unbreakable. The plum blossom is hardy, fragrant, and elegant.

Day after day Train your heart out, Refining your technique: Use the One to strike the Many! That is the discipline of a Warrior

Always imagine yourself on the battlefield under the fiercest attack; never forget this crucial element of training.

Progress comes To those who Train and train