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    Bushido: Understanding the Teachings and Ways of the Samurai

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    Explore the profound teachings of Bushido, the legendary samurai code. Learn about the Way of the Warrior, Japanese history, and the philosophy of the samurai.

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    Bushido is the unwritten code of the samurai, a living ethical system that functions like internal software for character, teaching that to know and to act are one and the same.

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    I wanna learn about the teachings of a Japanese book called bushido it’s about the ways of the samurai

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    The Project Gutenberg eBook of Bushido,
      by Inazo Nitobé, A.M., Ph.D..
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    Bushido: The book that changed Japan's image - BBC
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    Section 1: The Hidden Heart of a Nation

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    Section 2: The Three Streams of the Warrior’s Soul

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    Section 3: Rectitude and the Power of Decision

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    Section 4: Benevolence and the Tenderness of a Warrior

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    Section 5: Truthfulness and the "Word" of a Knight

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    Section 6: The Key-stone of Loyalty and the Sacrifice of Self

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    Section 7: The Ritual of Honor and the Soul of the Sword

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    Section 8: The "Inner Help" and the Strength of the Samurai Woman

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    Section 9: The Legacy of the Samurai in a Changing World

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    Section 10: The Fragrance of an Ancient Code

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