The Seven Principles of BUSHIDO

Bushido is the Way of the Samurai. This Way can be summed up in seven essential principles:

1. Gi - the right decision, taken with coolness, correct behavior and attitude to the truth. If we have to die, then we have to die. Justice.

2. Yu - courage dyed with heroism.

3. Jin - universal love, grace to mankind, compassion.

4. Rey - correct actions taken with the most essential quality - courtesy.

5. Makoto - full sincerity, truthfulness.

6. Meiyo - honor and glory.

7. Chu - devotion, loyalty.

These are the seven principles embodied in the spirit of Bushido - BUSHI - warrior, DO - way.

The way of samurai is imperative and unconditional. Training the body through the unconscious is something fundamental in it. Great importance is attached to correct admission or behavior.
Bushido has influenced Buddhism, and Buddhism has influenced Bushido. The elements of Buddhism built in Bushido are five:

1. pacifying emotions

2. calm acceptance of the inevitable

3. self-control in front of each event

4. study of death more than of life

5. modesty bordering with poverty