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The Code of the Warrior: Daidoji Yuzan

by Daidoji Yuzan

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A concise introduction to bushido’s ethical foundations

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A concise introduction to bushido’s ethical foundations

Drawn from Daidoji Yuzan’s Budo Sho Shinshu, this short volume presents a modern, accessible rendering of a text originally intended to instruct members of Japan’s warrior caste. Its subject is bushido: the general ethical principles associated with the warrior tradition, presented without concentrating on the particular history or customs of a single domain. The book also places those principles in relation to Japanese cultural thought, framing them as an avenue for considering the ideals and outlook associated with the warrior role. At 80 pages, it offers a focused entry point into the moral framework behind the martial tradition rather than a broad history of feudal Japan.

Good fit for readers who enjoy

  • Readers seeking an accessible introduction to bushido and warrior ethics
  • Martial arts enthusiasts interested in the philosophical background of Japanese martial traditions
  • Readers exploring historical Japanese ideas of duty, conduct, and discipline

Themes

BushidoWarrior ethicsJapanese cultural thoughtMartial traditionDuty and discipline

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Book overview

The Budo Sho Shinshu was originally written by Daidoji Yuzan as a text book on warrior ethics for young people born into the warrior caste. It teaches the general tenets of bushido without going too far into any one fief's history or traditions, which is one of the reasons the original text was so widely accepted. The Code of the Warrior is a clear and easy to understand version of the Budo Sho Shinshu.

Anyone who wants to understand the Japanese frame of mind or gain insight into the warrior's soul should start with this book. Although the caste system has long been abolished, the principles of bushido still influence every facet of the Japanese way of thinking.

Today's warriors will find a wealth of information and guidance in the pages of this book.

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