Joshua van Asakinda
a biography

Joshua van Asakinda was born 22 September, 1979 near Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. He holds a master's degree from American Military University, and a bachelor's degree from the University of Pittsburgh, where he studied psychology and philosophy. During that time, he began developing a new theory of self-realization, which has inspired a number of books. For many years, he traveled the world; now he looks forward to making his vision a reality. Finally, he is a Buddhist, and First of the Zenshida’i, creator of Cimande Pencak Silat-Serak dari Zenshida'i.

Heroic Theory

Joshua van Asakinda has formulated a new philosophy focused upon the renewal of manhood and the way of the warrior called Heroic Theory, or Agonistic Existentialism (Æ). This theory serves a three-fold purpose: first, it is a criticism of the modern world and of modern psychology; second, it is a clarion call to the renewal of the classical tradition, which has been passed down from grandfather to father to son since the dawn of humanity; third, it is holistic system for personal development founded upon principles common to classical traditions from around the world. Heroic Theory draws inspiration from a wide range of great thinkers, including Friedrich Nietzsche, Carl Jung, Joseph Campbell, Fyodor Dostoevsky, and Tsunetomo Yamamoto. For more about Heroic Theory, please see Thesis or Madhatter.

Written Works
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Joshua van Asakinda

Joshua van Asakinda has written a number of written works, including Slay the Maiden: Oracle: Ninety Days to a New Life; and Stranging the Beautiful Noise. His work is deeply philosophical in character, and has been influenced by a wide range of writers. And yet all of his work shares the same spirit: a heroic theory of being. Currently, the following books are in print, with more just beyond the horizon!

Slay the Maiden

Seven heroes awaken suddenly in a world of shadows, and find themselves charged with a great destiny, led only by the visions of a young boy. Step by step, they are led deeper into darkness; step by step, they descend further into the mysteries of virtue, love, & sacrifice- a descent that can only end in tragedy.
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Oracle: Ninety Days to a New Life

Oracle: Ninety Days to a New Life is an inspirational book of aphorisms designed to lead one, step by step, into self-mastery. Written in the spirit of Heroic Theory, it combines a deep understanding of the way of the warrior, psychology and philosophy, and various religious traditions, in order to provide a sophisticated method for discovering the meaning of it all.
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Stranging the Beautiful Noise

Stranging the Beautiful Noise is a collection of 144 poems by Joshua van Asakinda, including, for instance, Abraxas:

"A good and godly lullaby through endless eras sings
But who can know what destiny that sacred ballad brings?
The wheel of birth and death must roll; its ending none may know
It spans that barren maybe where all human spirits grow"
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