Modern Bushido
Apr. 29th, 2008 02:20 pm![[personal profile]](https://www.dreamwidth.org/img/silk/identity/user.png){kind=small}
grim23In response to a student's question, from Wikipedia: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido
In an excerpt of James Williams' article "Virtue of the sword", a fairly simple explanation of modern bushido can be found:[6]
In an excerpt of James Williams' article "Virtue of the sword", a fairly simple explanation of modern bushido can be found:[6]
The warrior protects and defends because he realizes the value of others. He knows that they are essential to society and, in his gift of service, recognizes and values theirs... take the extra moment in dark parking lots at night to make sure that a woman gets into her car safely before leaving yourself. Daily involvement in acts such as these are as much a part of training as time spent in the dojo, and indeed should be the reason for that time spent training... When faced with a woman or child in a situation in which they are vulnerable, there are two types of men: those who would offer succor and aid, and those who would prey upon them.
