{"product_id":"budoshoshinshu-book-daidoji-yuzan-9781611805680","title":"Budoshoshinshu","description":"\u003cb\u003eA definitive treatise on the code of the samurai--revised and with a new introduction\u003c\/b\u003e\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Upholding the samurai code both on and off the battlefield is one of the essential tenets of \u003ci\u003ebushido\u003c\/i\u003e, the Way of the Warrior-and \u003ci\u003eBudoshoshinshu\u003c\/i\u003e is a definitive treatise on living in accordance with the samurai code. When it comes to books on samurai philosophy, the Edo-period classic \u003ci\u003eHagakure\u003c\/i\u003e is iconic to contemporary readers, but \u003ci\u003eBudoshoshinshu,\u003c\/i\u003e which was written during same period, was equally influential at the time. Many scholars consider \u003ci\u003eHagakure,\u003c\/i\u003e which was influenced by Zen, to be the most radical and romantic of samurai texts, while \u003ci\u003eBudoshoshinshu\u003c\/i\u003e is more measured and practical, owing to its heavy Confucian influence. Taken in tandem, they provide a range of insights on the role of the individual within the samurai order-both addressing the warrior's role in times of peace and emphasizing the importance of living selflessly.\u003cbr\u003e \u003cbr\u003e Written by Daidoji Yuzan, a Confucian scholar who descended from a long line of prominent warriors, \u003ci\u003eBudoshoshinshu\u003c\/i\u003e comprises 56 pithy instructive essays for young samurai on how to live morally, with professional integrity and a higher purpose, and to carry on the true chivalrous tradition of bushido. \u003ci\u003eBudoshoshinshu\u003c\/i\u003e is imbued with classic Confucian philosophy, centered on living one's life with sincerity and loyalty.","brand":"WoB","offers":[{"title":"GB \/ NEW \/ GARDNERS","offer_id":49734395494673,"sku":"NGR9781611805680","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":51398240174353,"sku":"CIN1611805686G","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"US \/ VERY_GOOD \/ SBYB","offer_id":53238570746129,"sku":"CIN1611805686VG","price":0.0,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":false},{"title":"GB \/ VERY_GOOD \/ INTERNAL","offer_id":53472352469265,"sku":"GOR009774227","price":17.99,"currency_code":"GBP","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/1611805686.jpg?v=1751214373","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/en-gb\/products\/budoshoshinshu-book-daidoji-yuzan-9781611805680","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}