The Following three Treatises on Spiritual Art of Swordsmanship are written (between 1998-2010) for Yeshua-Do students who are open minded and Christians who would like to benefit from the training in martial arts knowing that such philosophy provides the knowledge and wisdom for spiritual growth and won't jeopardize their faith. Of course, those who do not share our faith are very welcome to read and benefit from it as we do. These writing gather the important teaching of some of my Masters and Mentors throughout all the years of my spiritual journey and study, but also the wisdom of great Warriors of old, Sages and Saints. Some parts of essays are written in a style that echoes the oriental tradition of instruction from master to apprentice other in a simple/plain language, so I tried to keep balance between both.
The first Treatise: “Transforming-Sword” reflects a warrior's journey from his re-birth to knowledge, preparedness for warfare and strategy, from warfare to spiritual power, then death to self, and one's re-birth. The circle of life's experience and quest is repeated in order to progress from the ordinary/mediocre stage of life to more advanced and spiritual.
The second: “Mind-Sword” teaches about necessity of being awakened, open-minded, flexible, and courageous. This is the stage when you understand that awakened mind is a real power towards transformation.
Finally, the third: “Heart-Sword” conveys the message of unconditional kindness which involves awakening the healing powers of the heart that can lift a man beyond himself to love without fear, limit, or reason. Thus, understanding true meaning of love and living it in the power of the Spirit.
Now, concerning the basic Christian teaching/doctrines the following views are rather important to understand:
Contrary to some Eastern religions and philosophies, according to Christ and Apostles teaching, the main problem of mankind is not just ignorance or lack of enlightenment, as some modern gurus would emphasize in their teaching. Our problem is much more serious than that – a sinful nature which is manifested in constant inclination of man towards evil and his rebellion to God. Here probably, some of my non-Christian friends won’t agree with that view. However, we still must acknowledge that evil in this world must be fought with all energy and determination we have; the battle must starts from dethroning ego from our own hearts, and till the ego is dethroned the suffering and deception rules.