John Stevens (scholar)

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John Stevens (born 1947)[1] is a Buddhist priest, teacher of Buddhist studies and aikido teacher.

Stevens teaches Eastern philosophy at Tohoku Fukushi University in Japan. His aikido rank is 7th dan Aikikai. He has lived in Sendai since 1973.[1]

Bibliography

Stevens has written over thirty books on Buddhism, aikido and Asian culture, including:

Translations and collections

  • The art of peace ISBN 1-59030-144-7
  • Best Aikido: The Fundamentals (Illustrated Japanese Classics) ISBN 4-7700-2762-1
  • Budo Secrets ISBN 1-57062-915-3
  • Dewdrops on a Lotus Leaf: Zen Poems of Ryokan
  • One Robe, One Bowl: The Zen Poetry of Ryokan
  • Wild Ways: Zen Poems of Ikkyu (Companions for the Journey)
  • Lotus Moon: The Poetry of Rengetsu (Companions for the Journey) ISBN 1-893996-36-0
  • Mountain Tasting: Zen Haiku by Santoka Taneda ISBN 0-8348-0151-5
  • The Heart of Aikido: The Philosophy of Takemusu Aiki by Morihei Ueshiba ISBN 4770031149

References

  1. 1.0 1.1 Matrasko, Cheryl (2001-09-09). "Interview with Renown Aikidoist John Stevens". aikido-world.com. Retrieved 2 September 2010. 

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