1. Japanese & European Swords: A Comparison of Values Frank Hedin – Game of Go – 12/3/03

2. Introduction & Overview Who was a Samurai? What the Medieval European knight carried What the Japanese Samurai Carried The design of the swords

3. Samurai Spirituality Three vital characteristics Kamakura Era Zen Buddhism –Detachment –Self Discipline –Responsiveness Bushido Code – “Way of the Warrior” –Seppuku –fearlessness

4. Values Obedience to a cause VS. individuality Ritualistic –Battles Conquest Honor Pride In One’s Craftsmanship –Construction of swords –Ignorance by the West

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