Samurai Culture

[Tomisama]

Now that we are going back to Japan (so to speak) and playing as Samurai, the seven principals of Bushido (the way of the warrior), will be getting some attention again.

Learn them, teach them, live them, and require these virtues of those you play with, as they truly are as much a part of the game as they are a part of the history of the era.

These are the seven principles underlying the spirit of Bushido, Bu--martial arts; shi--warrior; do -- the way.

Gi: honesty and truth

Rei: polite courtesy

Yu: personal courage

Meiyo: honourable behavior

Jin: benevolent compassion

Makoto: complete sincerity

Chugo: duty and loyalty

Understanding these concepts can provide examples of how we can better enjoy both playing and each other, both in and outside of the game.




For a broader explaniations:

http://www.japanesebushido.net/artic...f-bushido.html

And historical reference:

The Book of Five rings by Manimoto Mushi
http://victorian.fortunecity.com/duc...fiverings.html

Hagkure: A samurai manual
http://victorian.fortunecity.com/duc.../hagindex.html