These inspirational teachings show that the real way of the warrior is based on compassion, wisdom, fearlessness, and love of nature. Drawn from the talks and writings of Morihei Ueshiba, founder of the popular Japanese martial art known as Aikido. Morihei Ueshiba (1883–1969) was the founder of the Japanese martial art of Aikido which offers a nonviolent path to victory in the face of conflict. This path can be translated as "The Art of Peace." Morihei believed that harmony and compassion are desperately needed in a world of war and environmental destruction. The quotations in this poetic and profound book have been taken from his collected talks, poems, calligraphy, and from oral tradition. We are all put on Earth to foster peace and to apply this art to all we encounter each day. No buildings, money, power, or status are needed to practice the Art of Peace. It is nonviolent, a medicine for a sick world, a bridge between science and spirit, a conduit to universal energies of peace.