The Philosophical and Historical Foundations of Bushido: Major Cultural Influences Bushido, or “the way of the warrior,” is a code of ethics and conduct developed by the samurai in Japan. It draws its foundations from several philosophical and spiritual traditions, including Zen Buddhism, Confucianism, Taoism, and Shintoism. These influences have helped shape the moral, mental, spiritual, and practical principles of…
+Training the Samurai Mind A Bushido Sourcebook
