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2. Mental Training Always prepared to fight Brutal conditions march barefoot in snow, not eat for days Thinks of as already dead Always be prepared Expect to be attacked

3. Writing and Lit Calligraphy and poetry

4. Tea Ceremony Political Alliances

5. Spiritual Strength Amida Buddhism – All people could reach paradise – Say his name a lot – Hope for Buddha’s mercy Zen Buddhism – Effort and discipline – Mediated for hours – Help learn discipline and focus mind and overcome fear of death

6. Bushido Code of Samurai—the way of the warrior Very loyal Avenge lords death

7. Seppuku Suicide Done for many reasons Bad behavior Avoid capture Death of lord Influence lord

8. Seppuku Con’t Elaborate ceremony Guest are involved Bath Take out hair Served favorite food Sword placed on tray Cut circle in stomach Sword man behind him would cut off head

9. Women Wife of samurai Expected to be just as loyal Some fought Arranged marriage Women completely under control