There is a book by a lengendry Japanese swordsman known as Miyamoto Musashi who wrote a book called 'a book of 5 rings' which apparently refers to something in buddhism. I have tried Googling it but got nowhere does anyone here know what they are?
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miyamoto_Musashi
The book is well worth reading BTW it has been translated into English and can be found as an e-book on the web.
2006-07-22 09:11:21 · 8 answers · asked by madmarkuk2003 2 in Society & Culture ➔ Religion & Spirituality
I am not familiar with the book, but thanks for the recommendation.
The "Go Dai" (Five Greats) of Buddhism are the five elements: earth, fire, water, wind, and void. According to the Wikipedia article, this is how the Five Books (or chapters) are divided: ground, water, fire, wind, and void,
The "Go Rin" (Five Rings) of Buddhism are the five parts of the human body: head, left and right elbows, and left and right knees
2006-07-22 09:18:09 · answer #1 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
I remember reading this book in my SEEKER days when I thought I could find insight by Reading Everything. The book is a good read I agree and much truth is in it however much is still to be found (the mere fact that even after reading it you still didn't know what the five rings were should alert you to this fact) I would suggest the Greatest Story Ever Told. Also known as the BIBLE.
2006-07-22 17:34:22 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The "Go Rin" (Five Rings) of Buddhism are the five parts of the human body: head, left and right elbows, and left and right knees.
2006-07-22 16:15:36 · answer #3 · answered by penpallermel 6 · 1⤊ 0⤋
Aren't they the same as the 5 rings of the planet Saturn.
2006-07-22 16:14:31 · answer #4 · answered by smitty 7 · 0⤊ 2⤋
compelling and tantalizingly relevant. Perseverance, insight, self-understanding, inward calm even in the midst of chaos, the importance of swift but unhurried action:
2006-07-22 16:17:29 · answer #5 · answered by Jerry 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
Encarta disk has a lot of information on religion and religious beliefs. Stories on all religions.
It was a suprise to me only the bible has a creation account.
2006-07-22 16:15:55 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
Sounds like Reiki.
2006-07-22 17:02:19 · answer #7 · answered by mesun1408 6 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I haven't found anything about five rings....I've found the three trainings and the four noble truths....
here they are: http://www.religioustolerance.org/buddhism1.htm
2006-07-22 16:17:15 · answer #8 · answered by Frodo the space bard 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋