{"product_id":"books-budoshoshinshu-by-daidoji-yuzan","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":"World of Books ","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":53509462786321,"sku":null,"price":0.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0784\/4072\/6801\/files\/9781611805680.jpg?v=1778162183","url":"https:\/\/www.worldofbooks.com\/products\/books-budoshoshinshu-by-daidoji-yuzan","provider":"World of Books ","version":"1.0","type":"link"}