Mount Fuji 12,389 ft
Horyuji Temple
Buddhism A Buddhist church is called a temple. Developed in India, 2500 years ago by a man named Siddattha Gotama. Today 365 million (6%) of world population follow Buddhism. One fundamental belief of Buddhism is often referred to as reincarnation. “Buddha” means the enlightened one. If you reach the enlightened state you attain Nirvana.
Samurai- a class of Japanese warriors similar to the knights of Europe Samurai practiced Bushido which was influenced by Zen Buddhism Samurai do NOT fear danger because they do not fear death (because they believe in reincarnation) They are loyal to the Emperor, feudal landlords and higher ranking Samurai. Dishonesty, cheating and deceit are looked down upon. They showed no outward signs of pain and anguish.
BUSHIDO
Bushido The Way of the Warrior BUSHIDO TRAITS: (similar to chivalry for knights) Loyalty Self-sacrifice Justice Sense of shame Refined manners Purity Modesty Frugality Marital spirit Honor Affection
Faithful to people, things, concepts, etc. LOYALTY Faithful to people, things, concepts, etc.
SELF-SACRIFICE Giving something up for the good of someone else even if it’s difficult, painful, or uncomfortable etc.
JUSTICE To be fair and honest in all your doings
SENSE OF SHAME The feeling of regret after doing something wrong.
REFINED MANNERS Courteous, polite, and well behaved
Innocence, free from guilt or sin PURITY Innocence, free from guilt or sin
Not boastful, doesn’t brag or show off MODESTY Not boastful, doesn’t brag or show off
FRUGALITY Careful with expenditures, not wasteful, doesn’t spend money on unnecessary things
Practices fairness in warfare MARTIAL SPIRIT Practices fairness in warfare
Honesty, fairness, integrity in your dealings HONOR Honesty, fairness, integrity in your dealings
admiration, love or respect AFFECTION To show appreciation, admiration, love or respect