| Hey everybody, I wanted to write this topic as a sort of public statement of what is to be expected by a Samurai, and as a way of discussing the teachings and values of Bushido. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Gi (Honesty and Justice): A samurai deals openly and honestly with others and cleaves to the ideals of justice. Moral decisions do not com in shades of gray, only right and wrong. Yu (Heroic Courage): A samurai never fears to act, but lives life fully and wonderfully. Respect and caution replace fear. Jin (Compassion): A samurai takes every opportunity to aid others, and creates opportunities when they do not arise. As a powerful individual, a samurai has a responsibility to use that power to help others. Rei (Polite Courtesy): A samurai has no reason to be cruel, and no need to prove his/her strength. Courtesy distinguishes a samurai from an animal, and reveals one's true strength. Meyo (Honor): A samurai's conscience is the judge of his honor. The decisions he/she makes and how he/she carries them out are a reflection of his/her true nature. Makoto (Complete Sincerity): When a samurai has said that he/she will preform an action, it is as good as done. He/She need not make promises, speaking and doing are as if the same. Chugo (Duty and Loyalty): A samurai feels responsible for his/her actions and their consequences, and loyal to the people in his/her care. A samurai's loyalty to his lord is unquestionable and unquestioning. |
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