Comments on: The Bushido Code: The Eight Virtues of the Samurai http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/14/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/ Men's Interests and Lifestyle Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:58:30 -0500 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.8.5 hourly 1 By: Enrico http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/14/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/comment-page-1/#comment-55793 Enrico Tue, 27 Oct 2009 13:44:12 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=819#comment-55793 Jesus Christ summed up 'the way' or 'code' by which we should live when He said: Mar 12:30 ...and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength. Mar 12:31 The second is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these. Jesus Christ summed up ‘the way’ or ‘code’ by which we should live when He said:
Mar 12:30 …and thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy mind, and with all thy strength.
Mar 12:31 The second is this, Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself. There is none other commandment greater than these.

]]> By: Selina http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/14/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/comment-page-1/#comment-44810 Selina Sun, 30 Aug 2009 20:35:51 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=819#comment-44810 Thank you so very much for what you have written. I would just like to mention that for a long time women were also Samurai. The first battle against the emperor included women heading the first front groups to attack. Movies and media choose not to include that history, but it does however exsist. Many also do not know that women were also included as gladiators. They were called Gladiatrix. Proof of this history can be found in the countries themselves. Italy has statues of the female gladiatrix and Japan is known for their many statues that bring tribute to a select few of the many female samurai that existed. The reason why they did not always exist is because of the rulers. Women fighters were always included until the time one of the rulers decided women were below men and should act accordingly. They had to submit to that attitude even though it did cut down on the number or samurai warriors available. This only happened towards the end of the samurai age however. I just wanted to include that note ~ I see these virtues as human virtues, things that we all must do, male or female in order to truly try to live an honorable life. Thank you so very much for what you have written. I would just like to mention that for a long time women were also Samurai. The first battle against the emperor included women heading the first front groups to attack. Movies and media choose not to include that history, but it does however exsist. Many also do not know that women were also included as gladiators. They were called Gladiatrix. Proof of this history can be found in the countries themselves. Italy has statues of the female gladiatrix and Japan is known for their many statues that bring tribute to a select few of the many female samurai that existed. The reason why they did not always exist is because of the rulers. Women fighters were always included until the time one of the rulers decided women were below men and should act accordingly. They had to submit to that attitude even though it did cut down on the number or samurai warriors available. This only happened towards the end of the samurai age however. I just wanted to include that note ~ I see these virtues as human virtues, things that we all must do, male or female in order to truly try to live an honorable life.

]]> By: Michal http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/14/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/comment-page-1/#comment-32151 Michal Wed, 10 Jun 2009 16:36:48 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=819#comment-32151 As I searched the internet for information about Bushido kode I have found many posts, articles and comments and almost all were different. There were differnces between pronunciation, sisbols and even in number of them. As far as I knew there were 7 sibols not 8 and really this is the first time i see Politeness between them. Im writting this becouse I seriously think of having a tatoo of these simbols becouse the code and the philosophy is something I adore some time now. The problem is that there are so many differences betwen these internet articles and translations that I have to find the source. The true simbols, true meanig. I would be really greatfull if someone could help me with this. Im not saying that this is bad post just want to know the truth. What are the sources of this artcile? thanx wery much Parado2x@azet.sk As I searched the internet for information about Bushido kode I have found many posts, articles and comments and almost all were different. There were differnces between pronunciation, sisbols and even in number of them. As far as I knew there were 7 sibols not 8 and really this is the first time i see Politeness between them. Im writting this becouse I seriously think of having a tatoo of these simbols becouse the code and the philosophy is something I adore some time now. The problem is that there are so many differences betwen these internet articles and translations that I have to find the source. The true simbols, true meanig. I would be really greatfull if someone could help me with this.

Im not saying that this is bad post just want to know the truth. What are the sources of this artcile?

thanx wery much

Parado2x@azet.sk

]]> By: Harvey http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/14/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/comment-page-1/#comment-31429 Harvey Thu, 04 Jun 2009 06:43:38 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=819#comment-31429 There is a reason I read about the Bushido. The state of our world today could really benefeit from these ideals. But like Wm stated earlier these things are all around us. I grew up with this article of my own faith; 13 We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things. I believe that though these things may be around us constantly, we tend to not see them in plain sight, and can more easily see those things that we perceive to be new to us, even if they are the same. My hope is that we can look for the good in all things, and eventually find that good in ourselves. There is a reason I read about the Bushido. The state of our world today could really benefeit from these ideals. But like Wm stated earlier these things are all around us. I grew up with this article of my own faith;
13 We believe in being honest, true, chaste, benevolent, virtuous, and in doing good to all men; indeed, we may say that we follow the admonition of Paul—We believe all things, we hope all things, we have endured many things, and hope to be able to endure all things. If there is anything virtuous, lovely, or of good report or praiseworthy, we seek after these things.
I believe that though these things may be around us constantly, we tend to not see them in plain sight, and can more easily see those things that we perceive to be new to us, even if they are the same. My hope is that we can look for the good in all things, and eventually find that good in ourselves.

]]> By: Scott Forest Pulsipher http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/14/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/comment-page-1/#comment-25787 Scott Forest Pulsipher Mon, 20 Apr 2009 02:57:23 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=819#comment-25787 Frank, I agree to an extent with John. 'Follow your path, seek what speaks truth to your own heart, mind and soul.' "It is bad when one thing becomes two. One should not look for anything else in the Way of the Samurai. It is the same for anything that is called a Way. If one understands things in this manner, he should be able to hear about all ways and be more and more in accord with his own." --Hagakure, and 'Ghost Dog's' quote of from Hagakure. so having quoted this, dont look for anything else, in anything; because everything that is there within it, is there. to try to say that religion and the way of the samurai, or bushido code, or just the simple way of living, from one person to the next, is the same, well.... is in accurate. but... "all things are connected." "If one were to say in a word what the condition of being a samurai is, its basis lies first in seriously devoting one's body and soul to his master. " -- hagakure again, so some things can be applied to be considered, "in relation" to something else. so basically... in regards to religion, or belief, one can apply this above quote. here is another from Hagakure that took me a while to understand: "When meeting with a sudden shower, you try not to get wet and run quickly along the road. But doing such things as passing under the eaves of houses, you still get wet. When you are resolved from the beginning, you will not be perplexed, though you still get the same soaking. This understanding extends to everything." i've read Hagakure at least 6 times from what i can remember. from the age of at least 4-6, i started learning more and more about the way of bushido. (even if i wasnt doing it directly). I have my own path. I share what I have learned, read, and things of that nature. I am nothing more than my own opinions, and experiences. I owe everything, to the things people, and experiences that have come and gone into my life. when faced with a question, one should first ask it within themselves, and answer with honesty. i'll leave it at that for now. ~Scott Forest Pulsipher ps: here is some contact info: www.myspace.com/redwood_forest_owl Frank,

I agree to an extent with John. ‘Follow your path, seek what speaks truth to your own heart, mind and soul.’

“It is bad when one thing becomes two. One should not look for anything else in the Way of the Samurai. It is the same for anything that is called a Way. If one understands things in this manner, he should be able to hear about all ways and be more and more in accord with his own.”
–Hagakure, and ‘Ghost Dog’s’ quote of from Hagakure.

so having quoted this, dont look for anything else, in anything; because everything that is there within it, is there.

to try to say that religion and the way of the samurai, or bushido code, or just the simple way of living, from one person to the next, is the same, well…. is in accurate.

but… “all things are connected.”

“If one were to say in a word what the condition of being a samurai is, its basis lies first in seriously devoting one’s body and soul to his master. ”
– hagakure again,
so some things can be applied to be considered, “in relation” to something else.
so basically… in regards to religion, or belief, one can apply this above quote.

here is another from Hagakure that took me a while to understand:

“When meeting with a sudden shower, you try not to get wet and run quickly along the road. But doing such things as passing under the eaves of houses, you still get wet. When you are resolved from the beginning, you will not be perplexed, though you still get the same soaking. This understanding extends to everything.”

i’ve read Hagakure at least 6 times from what i can remember.

from the age of at least 4-6, i started learning more and more about the way of bushido. (even if i wasnt doing it directly).

I have my own path.

I share what I have learned, read, and things of that nature.

I am nothing more than my own opinions, and experiences.

I owe everything, to the things people, and experiences that have come and gone into my life.

when faced with a question, one should first ask it within themselves, and answer with honesty.

i’ll leave it at that for now.

~Scott Forest Pulsipher

ps: here is some contact info:

http://www.myspace.com/redwood_forest_owl

]]> By: John http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/14/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/comment-page-1/#comment-25474 John Wed, 15 Apr 2009 14:13:23 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=819#comment-25474 Frank, While I respect people's right to follow their conscience in religion, to say that "all religions are true" is to say that truth does not exist. Many religions have elements in common, but where they contradict each other, only one (or perhaps, neither) can be true. It's logic, my friend. As to which is true, that is where discourse and rhetoric have their place. It's important to search and discuss (as in here) and disagree where we must. Chase the truth, and when you find where you believe it to be, hold fast to it until it is proven otherwise - but continue the pursuit. Only one religion can possibly be true. Frank,

While I respect people’s right to follow their conscience in religion, to say that “all religions are true” is to say that truth does not exist. Many religions have elements in common, but where they contradict each other, only one (or perhaps, neither) can be true. It’s logic, my friend. As to which is true, that is where discourse and rhetoric have their place. It’s important to search and discuss (as in here) and disagree where we must.

Chase the truth, and when you find where you believe it to be, hold fast to it until it is proven otherwise – but continue the pursuit.

Only one religion can possibly be true.

]]> By: Frank Ryland http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/14/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/comment-page-1/#comment-25419 Frank Ryland Tue, 14 Apr 2009 18:37:34 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=819#comment-25419 i have been fasinated by the bushido way since i was a small wel smaller boy, but as i grow older and more wise i come to take more about bushido and the way of the samurai, im glade this has been published and i wanted to ask a question: im a christain so this is way i ask: but before i ask i'll explain what i beleive alittle:and by the way im doing this for a report so i'll need an answer please: i believe that (Bushido christianity) Rectitude-the way to deside Free will that god gave us for eart Courage not to fear the miricals god beholds Benevolence god teaches us to bear with and confert each other for girfs and serimonial times Politeness god tells us to for give our neighbors trust passes never hold gruges and to love everyone Honesty and sincerity well that explains it as it says Honor god used the word honor thy mother thy father and thy lord Loyalty he wishes that the world would stay loyal to him Carater self control as for bushido this is most important to christains as well before we can inherate the earth we need to have a since of charater and self control so now the question if i switched my god with the lord of the japan land and you switch the lord of the japan land what is really the differance i believe all religons or true and nothing is or can be wrong about them so this is not an attack i have been fasinated by the bushido way since i was a small wel smaller boy, but as i grow older and more wise i come to take more about bushido and the way of the samurai, im glade this has been published and i wanted to ask a question: im a christain so this is way i ask: but before i ask i’ll explain what i beleive alittle:and by the way im doing this for a report so i’ll need an answer please: i believe that
(Bushido
christianity)

Rectitude-the way to deside
Free will that god gave us for eart

Courage
not to fear the miricals god beholds

Benevolence
god teaches us to bear with and confert each other for girfs and serimonial times

Politeness
god tells us to for give our neighbors trust passes never hold gruges and to love everyone

Honesty and sincerity
well that explains it as it says

Honor
god used the word honor thy mother thy father and thy lord

Loyalty
he wishes that the world would stay loyal to him

Carater self control
as for bushido this is most important to christains as well
before we can inherate the earth we need to have a since of charater and self control

so now the question if i switched my god with the lord of the japan land and you switch the lord of the japan land what is really the differance

i believe all religons or true and nothing is or can be wrong about them so this is not an attack

]]> By: XLb http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/14/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/comment-page-1/#comment-25348 XLb Mon, 13 Apr 2009 22:58:52 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=819#comment-25348 i dont think obeying your master without question would conflict with rectitude because in feudal Japan, your master's word made complete sense and was the right way to go no matter what. so obeying him is a matter of trust because your thought process (if you lived back then and had a master) ended with you trusting him completely. i dont think obeying your master without question would conflict with rectitude because in feudal Japan, your master’s word made complete sense and was the right way to go no matter what. so obeying him is a matter of trust because your thought process (if you lived back then and had a master) ended with you trusting him completely.

]]> By: dean http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/14/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/comment-page-1/#comment-24970 dean Mon, 06 Apr 2009 23:30:15 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=819#comment-24970 Bushido Fiedility towards master, lord, and father land. respect towards parents, brothers, and sisters. respect, and love. attentiveness, steadiness, politeness. prompness, always be prepared for a fight. Modesty, and correct ettiquete formality. Valor, courage, bravery. Hardness, and coolness. Patience and endurence. Benevolence and trustworthiness. never lose self- control. sense of honor and justice sincerity and straightforwardness simplicity and purity. For each family their was a different code of honor, conduct, or princibles. Each samurai that was improperly trained had committed most the crimes we hear about behind the hidden leaves. Bushido
Fiedility towards master, lord, and father land.
respect towards parents, brothers, and sisters.
respect, and love.
attentiveness, steadiness, politeness.
prompness, always be prepared for a fight.
Modesty, and correct ettiquete formality.

Valor, courage, bravery.
Hardness, and coolness.
Patience and endurence.
Benevolence and trustworthiness.
never lose self- control.

sense of honor and justice
sincerity and straightforwardness

simplicity and purity.

For each family their was a different code of honor, conduct, or princibles. Each samurai that was improperly trained had committed most the crimes we hear about behind the hidden leaves.

]]> By: Scott Forest Pulsipher http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/14/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/comment-page-1/#comment-24093 Scott Forest Pulsipher Thu, 19 Mar 2009 06:36:12 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=819#comment-24093 My name is Scott Forest Pulsipher, age 22. I have read a Handful of books, and of which, i hold dear, and true to my very being. they are as Follows: "Hagakure, the book of the Samurai" (of which, i have obtained the following four vows: 'today I vow: -to never be outdone in the Way of the Samurai. -to be of Good Use to the Master. -to be Filial to my Parents. -to manifest great compassion, and to act for the sake of man. pg. 169, in the old text, there is a newer version with pictures in the front, offsetting this page amount by apprx 10-13 pages.) "Miyamoto Musashi's Book of Five Rings" this book, from what i remember has the quote: 'Today is a victory over myself of yesterday. Tomorrow is my victory over lesser men." the "Way of the Peaceful Warrior" - "Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior" book's by Dan Millman (LIFE changing books.... be prepared for what you cannot prepare for.) "Siddhartha" by Herman Hesse, a Great American Classic. about Enlightenment, and one person's path in search of. --- I have studied... I have lived, and I have Experienced. There are many opinions on what any given person feels to be "the right set of 'ways'." But I'll Say this, "my uncle enviously nag's at me, referring to me as acting like a 'know it all.' I cannot say that I am a 'know it all' though I feel that within myself... I have had magnificent examples in my life... showing my what it actually means, to be "observant, ... compassionate,... loving..." -- you name it... I have most likely had an example of it,... ALL making me WHO, and WHAT I am as a Human being, to this day. Go out into the world... and find out (for your own self) what YOUR definition of what a 'human being should be defined, act, and be' in existence. It is up to each of us, to help one another, you know... those people that walk by you, every day... your fellow brother or sister, elder, or toddler... Go out of your way to do a Favor (every chance you get).... Just recently... I have seen a massive change in the way I spend my time. I dont really sloth around anymore... it's like I cant Accept anything less than making sure there are no dishes in the sink,... the floor is vacumed,... or that the laundry is done... before i go and do something totally unproductive like playing games, or wander off for a walk. By saying that (what i just said) I basically am saying, 'search for standards that you hold for yourself... and try set them higher than what you yourself accept of yourself.' If someone ever tells you, 'you're lame' or that 'you're goals are meaningless...' Pay no heed to these people. Instead... take what they said... and set your standards that much higher, why? might you ask... well... because they just gave you something to prove to yourself. ^_^ when my uncle said that to me... I began to silence myself. I kept my comments to myself. Because what I know that is true to myself, needs no explanation to NO other person. If it is true to myself, and what I believe is acceptable to all humanity, and or the Divine beyond, or higher powers at be... then there is no man or woman, that can sway such a belief. and if so... it would take massive planning and effort. In any case... Be true to yourself always. Stand up for what you Believe in; and find your own personal Definitions for what these mean, and are to you: honor compassion duty service loyalty respect humility honesty understanding knowledge (true knowledge) and whatever else you feel needs to be defined for you, and your own reasons." Your inspirational writer, ~Scott Forest Pulsipher The Redwood Forest Owl Leader of the Redwood Samurai My name is Scott Forest Pulsipher, age 22. I have read a Handful of books, and of which, i hold dear, and true to my very being. they are as Follows:

“Hagakure, the book of the Samurai”
(of which, i have obtained the following four vows:
‘today I vow:
-to never be outdone in the Way of the Samurai.
-to be of Good Use to the Master.
-to be Filial to my Parents.
-to manifest great compassion, and to act for the sake of man.
pg. 169, in the old text, there is a newer version with pictures in the front, offsetting this page amount by apprx 10-13 pages.)

“Miyamoto Musashi’s Book of Five Rings”
this book, from what i remember has the quote:
‘Today is a victory over myself of yesterday. Tomorrow is my victory over lesser men.”

the “Way of the Peaceful Warrior” – “Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior” book’s by Dan Millman
(LIFE changing books…. be prepared for what you cannot prepare for.)

“Siddhartha” by Herman Hesse, a Great American Classic.
about Enlightenment, and one person’s path in search of.

—

I have studied… I have lived, and I have Experienced.

There are many opinions on what any given person feels to be “the right set of ‘ways’.”

But I’ll Say this, “my uncle enviously nag’s at me, referring to me as acting like a ‘know it all.’ I cannot say that I am a ‘know it all’ though I feel that within myself…
I have had magnificent examples in my life… showing my what it actually means, to be “observant, … compassionate,… loving…” — you name it… I have most likely had an example of it,… ALL making me WHO, and WHAT I am as a Human being, to this day.

Go out into the world… and find out (for your own self) what YOUR definition of what a ‘human being should be defined, act, and be’ in existence.

It is up to each of us, to help one another, you know… those people that walk by you, every day… your fellow brother or sister, elder, or toddler…

Go out of your way to do a Favor (every chance you get)….

Just recently… I have seen a massive change in the way I spend my time.

I dont really sloth around anymore… it’s like I cant Accept anything less than making sure there are no dishes in the sink,… the floor is vacumed,… or that the laundry is done… before i go and do something totally unproductive like playing games, or wander off for a walk.

By saying that (what i just said) I basically am saying, ’search for standards that you hold for yourself… and try set them higher than what you yourself accept of yourself.’

If someone ever tells you, ‘you’re lame’ or that ‘you’re goals are meaningless…’

Pay no heed to these people.

Instead… take what they said… and set your standards that much higher, why? might you ask… well… because they just gave you something to prove to yourself. ^_^

when my uncle said that to me… I began to silence myself. I kept my comments to myself.

Because what I know that is true to myself, needs no explanation to NO other person. If it is true to myself, and what I believe is acceptable to all humanity, and or the Divine beyond, or higher powers at be… then there is no man or woman, that can sway such a belief. and if so… it would take massive planning and effort.

In any case… Be true to yourself always. Stand up for what you Believe in; and find your own personal Definitions for what these mean, and are to you:

honor
compassion
duty
service
loyalty
respect
humility
honesty
understanding
knowledge (true knowledge)

and whatever else you feel needs to be defined for you, and your own reasons.”

Your inspirational writer,

~Scott Forest Pulsipher
The Redwood Forest Owl
Leader of the Redwood Samurai

]]> By: Foodhoe’s Foraging » Samurai Dining at Bushi Tei http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/14/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/comment-page-1/#comment-24010 Foodhoe’s Foraging » Samurai Dining at Bushi Tei Mon, 16 Mar 2009 20:41:23 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=819#comment-24010 [...] translated to mean warrior cuisine or samurai dining, which is more a reference to the term Bushido, or the samurai code of conduct than a historically accurate type of meal.  Chef Waka serves [...] [...] translated to mean warrior cuisine or samurai dining, which is more a reference to the term Bushido, or the samurai code of conduct than a historically accurate type of meal.  Chef Waka serves [...]

]]> By: Athena167 http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/14/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/comment-page-1/#comment-23952 Athena167 Sun, 15 Mar 2009 18:49:14 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=819#comment-23952 Currently I am reading Nitobe's book and love it. Although more than likely men never followed this unwritten law, it is still a beautiful ideal, and I agree that it does not make the ideal any less honorable if men are too weak to follow it. Following such a code can only be done by a man who has the will and mental strength to do so. Unfortunately, there are few true men these days and thanks to this site, more and more boys are becoming men. Thank you for all of the posts you have made. Currently I am reading Nitobe’s book and love it. Although more than likely men never followed this unwritten law, it is still a beautiful ideal, and I agree that it does not make the ideal any less honorable if men are too weak to follow it. Following such a code can only be done by a man who has the will and mental strength to do so. Unfortunately, there are few true men these days and thanks to this site, more and more boys are becoming men. Thank you for all of the posts you have made.

]]> By: Swords and Knives « I’ll come up with something in a minute. http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/14/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/comment-page-1/#comment-23657 Swords and Knives « I’ll come up with something in a minute. Fri, 06 Mar 2009 07:39:46 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=819#comment-23657 [...] rulers look at it when the Shogun was in a very good mood. HOWEVER! If all you've done is read the Code of Bushido* it sounds very nice. *It's down below the history [...] [...] rulers look at it when the Shogun was in a very good mood. HOWEVER! If all you’ve done is read the Code of Bushido* it sounds very nice. *It’s down below the history [...]

]]> By: Ryan http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/14/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/comment-page-1/#comment-23230 Ryan Sun, 01 Mar 2009 21:04:56 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=819#comment-23230 At first, i did not realize that this was only a blog. Now that it is in my understanding, i wish to convey my appreciation for your interest and effort to help others understand the meaning of bushido. I try my hardest to live by my own personal code of honor and chivalry. At first, i did not realize that this was only a blog. Now that it is in my understanding, i wish to convey my appreciation for your interest and effort to help others understand the meaning of bushido. I try my hardest to live by my own personal code of honor and chivalry.

]]> By: Tomas http://artofmanliness.com/2008/09/14/the-bushido-code-the-eight-virtues-of-the-samurai/comment-page-1/#comment-23027 Tomas Tue, 24 Feb 2009 21:27:23 +0000 http://artofmanliness.com/?p=819#comment-23027 Hello there. There is something very alluring about the samurai code of bushido. The total devotion and lojalty for a better cause, country... I reality this were of course not the case. A samurai followed his Daimyo(lord) There a many stories of Lords, due to shame, having comitted suicide and his loyal samurais following him by doing the same. For the beauty of it all is that a true samurai, refusing his masters order, are ordered to commit Harakiri. But he will not budge and rather die for his belifs. As any man should. ( I do beg forgivness for I am swedish and do not spell as well as I would like, so if I make any transgressions please, mail me and out of shame I will commit harakiri like order dictates) Hello there.
There is something very alluring about the samurai code of bushido.
The total devotion and lojalty for a better cause, country…
I reality this were of course not the case. A samurai followed his Daimyo(lord)
There a many stories of Lords, due to shame, having comitted suicide and his loyal samurais following him by doing the same.
For the beauty of it all is that a true samurai, refusing his masters order, are ordered to commit Harakiri.
But he will not budge and rather die for his belifs. As any man should.
( I do beg forgivness for I am swedish and do not spell as well as I would like, so if I make any transgressions please, mail me and out of shame I will commit harakiri like order dictates)

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