This book, written over 400 years ago, is a unique treatise on the rules by which Japan's aristocratic warrior class lived and worked. Traces of this ancient culture are found in Japan even today.
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Text: English, Japanese (translation)
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A Wonderful Book for the Martial Artist,
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This review is from: Code of the Samurai (Hardcover)
The Code of the Samurai is a book that every martial artist should read at least once. This book demonstrates the character traits that a real warrior should make a part of his being. It gives one the ideals to aim for in his life as a martial artist and a warrior. I consider this a martial arts classic. Although this is not my favorite translation, Sadler does a good job with the translation.
This book is a quick and easy read, but for such a short book it contains a huge amount of wisdom and instruction for anyone who is seeking to live the warrior lifestyle. You can pull many gems of wisdom from this book that will serve you well whether you are a martial artist or just an average everyday guy who want to live a life of character, integrity and honor. This book is useful for one and all. I even use it in teaching my students in history class. I highly recommend reading it and putting the information it contains to use in your life. Bohdi Sanders, author of Warrior Wisdom: The Heart and Soul of Bushido
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Good Beginner Resource,
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This review is from: Code of the Samurai (Hardcover)
This is a 16th century treaty of Daidoji Yuzan, first published in English in 1941, that is a collection of the regulations of Bushido. Originally compiled as a training text for young samurai, the Code details the "honor system" necessary for quality "service".
The book is divided into 3-parts, containing 43 sub-chapters dealing with a broad range of subjects such as morals, ethics, duty, thrift, weapons, bravery, respect, shame, reputation, service, theft, laziness, and death to name a few. It is written in typical samurai style, "One who is a samurai, even though but a small retainer, certainly ought to provide himself with a suitable instructor and study the traditional military arts so that he knows all there is to be known on the subject." This is a historical masterpiece, but is certainly not a history book full of stories. If you are interested in warrior philosophy, this is a good start.
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Discover the warrior within...,
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This review is from: Code of the Samurai (Hardcover)
I came across a copy of this book sitting in a drawer where I used to work. It is a fantastic read for anyone trying to understand the Samurai culture. I understand that some business leaders were actually asking their employees to read this book so that they could become more effective in their jobs. The influence of the Zen Buddhist in the culture of samurai was strong. Probably this book would have been better sold as a book of "Zen" for the warrior within us all. As it is; it is a great read for anyone trying to improve themself, or understand the code of those Samurai.
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