Quotes from Morihei Ueshiba

When you lose your desire for things that do not matter, you will be free.

We can no longer rely on the external teachings of Buddha, Confucius, or Christ. 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. Establish yourself as a living buddha image. We all should be transformed into goddesses of compassion or victorious buddhas.

Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.

An attack is proof that one is out of control.

Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead.

The Art of Peace is the principle of nonresistance. Because it is nonresistant it is victorious from the beginning. Those with evil intentions or contentious thoughts are instantly vanquished. The Art of Peace is invincible because it contends with nothing.

may you be happy, may you be well may you be peaceful and at ease may you be filled with loving kindness And compassion for all beingslk

Do away with emperors, kings, and artificial government; establish true equality; abolish capitalism; live in God's heart, simply and purely!

The penetrating brilliance of swords Wielded by followers of the Way Strikes at the evil enemy Lurking deep within Their own souls and bodies.

Those who are enlightened never stop forging themselves.

Loyalty and devotion lead to bravery. Bravery leads to the spirit of self-sacrifice. The spirit of self-sacrifice creates trust in the power of love.

The Aikido I practice has room for each of the world's eight million gods and I cooperate with each of them. The Great Spirit of Aiki enjoins all that is Divine and enlightened in every land. Unite yourself to the Divine, and you will be able to perceive gods wherever you are.

Failure is the key to success; each mistake teaches us something.

The Art of Peace is the religion that is not a religion; it perfects and completes all religions.

Warriorship is none other than the vitality that sustains all life.

A warrior is always engaged in a life-and-death struggle for peace.

Can there really be a martial art in which one downs his attacker with a smile?

Fill yourself with Ki, invite the attack.