"For a Samurai to be brave, he must have a bit of Black blood." --- Japanese Proverb
DARTH VADER (STAR WARS SERIES)
The Samurai (or bushi) were the warriors of pre-modern Japan.
They later made up the ruling military class that eventually became the highest ranking social caste of the Edo Period (1603-1867).
Samurai employed a range of weapons such as bows and arrows, spears and guns, but their main weapon and symbol was the sword.
They later made up the ruling military class that eventually became the highest ranking social caste of the Edo Period (1603-1867).
Samurai employed a range of weapons such as bows and arrows, spears and guns, but their main weapon and symbol was the sword.
Samurai were supposed to lead their lives according to the ethic code of bushido ("the way of the warrior"). Strongly Confucian in nature, bushido stressed concepts such as loyalty to one's master, self discipline and respectful, ethical behavior.
Many samurai were also drawn to the teachings and practices of Zen Buddhism.
(Source: Japan-Guide.com)
Many samurai were also drawn to the teachings and practices of Zen Buddhism. (Source: Japan-Guide.com)
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