Bushido: Code of Conduct

1. Samurais were expected to be honest, brave, and intensely

loyal to his lord.

2. “Samurai” means “those who serve.”

3. They were
fearless fighters
that often kill
themselves than
lose honor.
If samurais failed to follow bushido, they perform seppuku.

Seppuku is a form of ritual suicide.

Samurais were more than warriors. They were educated in art,
writing, and literature. They were devout Buddhists also.
Even though emperors continued to rule, shoguns (commander-in-
chief), were more powerful.
Medieval Japan
Samurai’s Armor and Weapons
Wearing a sword was a privilege
and right of a samurai.

Swords were passed down to

families or given as prizes to loyal
warriors.
Military Training and Fighting:

Archery Swordmanship Martial Arts

Mental Training
1. They had to learn self-control.
a. They meditated
everyday to overcome
the fear of death.

b. They think of
themselves as already
dead before battle.
Samurais were expected to be
students of culture. They were
trained in calligraphy - a
beautiful form of writing.

They also created a form of

poetry called haiku. 5,7,5 = 17
syllables.
Tea Ceremony: it fosters a spirit of harmony, reverence, and calm.

This is how samurais ally with each other.

Spiritual Strength:

1. Amida Buddhism: 2. Zen Buddhism:

They believed that They believed in self-reliance
they will reach a and meditation. It helped
Pure Land when samurais focus their minds and
they die. discipline.
Japanese Women in the 12th century:
Women could also
become samurai.

Samurai women enjoyed

considerable status, they
-managed the household

-Inherited property when

the husband died

-Fought when needed and

were expected to be as
loyal and brave as men.
What can you say about Japanese women in the the 17th century?