Always keep your mind as bright and clear as the vast sky, the great ocean, and the highest peak, empty of all thoughts. Always keep your body filled with light and heat. Fill yourself with the power of wisdom and enlightenment.

I went to many places seeking the true budo. The Ueshiba Dojo in Ayabe was used to train members of the Ōmoto-kyō sect. In his later years he was regarded as very kind and gentle as a rule but there are also stories of terrifying scoldings delivered to his students.

He is often referred to as "the founder" Kaiso (開祖?) or Ōsensei (大先生/翁先生?) "Great Teacher". Morihei Ueshiba (植芝 盛平 Ueshiba Morihei? December 14 1883 – April 26 1969) was a famous martial artist and founder of the Japanese martial art of aikido.