Dictation of The Book of Five Rings
- When
- 1643–1645
- Where
- Reigandō cave; Unknown
- Episodes
- 2
In 1643, Miyamoto Musashi retired to the Reigandō cave to live as a hermit and write The Book of Five Rings. This text on kenjutsu and martial arts was composed between 1643 and 1645. Musashi died around 13 June 1645.
Episodes
- Retreat to Reigandō
Musashi retired to the Reigandō cave in 1643 to live as a hermit and write The Book of Five Rings.
- Completion of the Text
The Book of Five Rings was written between 1643 and 1645, during Musashi's life.
Background and detail
Composition at Reigandō. In 1643, Musashi retired to the Reigandō cave, living as a hermit to write The Book of Five Rings. The text is described as a work on kenjutsu and martial arts in general.
People involved
- Miyamoto Musashi · Author and swordsman
Sources
- Miyamoto Musashi Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-21
- The Book of Five Rings Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-18
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