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Bushido, The Soul of Japan (New edition annotated and illustrated)
By Inazo Nitobe
Length4h 4m
About this audiobook
Discover the essence of Bushido, the ancient code of Japan’s samurai, through this fully annotated and illustrated edition with carefully selected illustrations that beautifully complement Nitobe’s thoughts. This enhances your understanding of Japan’s warrior code and its lasting influence on Japanese culture.
Discover the seven virtues of the Samurai and more. Delve into the core principles of Bushido, the timeless values that shaped Japan's warrior class.
Rectitude, justice (Gi 義): Act fairly and honestly.
Courage, bravery (Yu 勇): The ability to face danger with strength and determination.
Benevolence (Jin 仁): Be compassionate and help others selflessly.
Respect, etiquette (Rei 礼): Show respect and etiquette towards everyone, even enemies.
Honesty (Makoto 誠): Be sincere and act with transparency in all circumstances.
Honor (Meiyo 名誉): Maintain integrity and fulfill promises
Loyalty (Chugi 忠義): Be faithful to oneself, one's superiors, and the causes one defends.
This book contains beautiful, carefully curated illustrations that bring the text to life and visually enhance the reader's connection to the samurai spirit.
With an introduction and detailed annotations from the Editor, Fernando Aixa—a renowned experienced in martial arts—, explaining the historical and social context of Bushido and the Japanese terms used in the text. This edition is a must-have for martial arts and history enthusiasts, whether you are studying martial arts, Japanese culture, or Eastern philosophy. It offers a profound and engaging exploration of Bushido.
Don't miss it! Purchase your copy of “Bushido, The Sould of Japan” today and enjoy reading it. It will help you understand the mysterious path of the way of the samurai.
Audiobook details
GenreHistory
Length4 hrs 4 mins
Narrated byListen with 1,000+ voices
FormateBook with Audio
Publish dateNov 4, 2024
LanguageEnglish
Table of contents
1Thank you so much for making it this far
2Introduction
3Inazō Nitobe: A Life Devoted to Bridging Cultures
4Bushidō. The Soul of Japan
5Preface
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6Preface to the tenth and revised edition
7Bushidō as an Ethical System
8Sources of Bushidō
9Rectitude or Justice
10Courage, the Spirit of Daring and Bearing
11Benevolence, the Feeling of Distress
12Politeness
13Veracity or Truthfulness
14Honor
15The Duty of Loyalty
16Education and Training of a Samurai
17Self-Control
18The Institutions of Suicide and Redress
19The Sword the Soul of the Samurai
20The Training and Position of Woman
21The Influence of Bushidō
22Is Bushidō Still Alive?
23The Future of Bushidō
24NOTES
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