Way of the Boshido (Boshidao Code)
The Boshido Code or the way of the warrior is the unwritten code of conduct of the Samurai warriors. The code is very strict and it requires loyalty, frugality, martial arts mastery and devotion and honor to the death. In this code, if the warrior is unsuccessful in defending his honor, he could reclaim it through performing ritual suicide or seppuku. There are seven virtues associated with the Bushido Code; Gi – Rectitude, Yu – Courage, Jin – Benevolence, Rei – Respect, Makoto – Honesty, Meiyo – Honor and Chugi – Loyalty. This is also the code of moral principles which the samurai were required. Bushido also became the soul of the Samurai an it developed over the centuries due to the influences of Zen Buddhism, Confucianism, Shintoism and the expression of these habits had their medium in visual and literary art such as painting, poetry and living the way of life they want to be. The soul of Boshido is simple is the same as humanity. It has a universal sense of values that everyone can understand especially to the class of warriors.
