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Bushido in Modern World

 


  What is in your mind when you hear the word "Bushido"? Do you know what that means? You may probably have watched a samurai film and you probably heard "Bushido" in that film. So what is Bushido? What is the essential of Bushido in the modern world?

  Bushido means "way of the warrior". It is commonly defined as the moral and behavioural code of the samurai. The essentials of bushido are loyalty to one's family and one's feudal lord as known as daimyo, personal honour, and courage in the face of death. The code has been important to samurai warriors for centuries.

  In World War II, the Japanese government pushed an ideology of bushido to imperial bushido on the citizens of Japan. It emphasized Japanese military spirit, honour, and self-sacrifice. However, when Japan its defeated in the war, people did not rise up as demanded by imperial bushido. The concept of bushido seemed to be finished and ended forever.

  As the country grew into one of the major world economic powers in the 1980s, people within Japan and outside of it once again began to use the word "bushido". At that time, the essentials of bushido meant extreme hard work and loyalty to the company. 

  The samurai's code of conduct is one the most well-known and respected codes in history. Although the samurai has ended, their code of ethics still holds value and can be applied to modern-day life. The code can be used for business or personal life. Here the Samurai's code can be applied in the modern world.

1. Honour and Respect

    One of the most important principles of the Samurai code is honour and respect. In modern world society, honour is not always prioritised and respect is often overlooked. This principle can be applied in the workplace. By treating our colleagues with respect, we build stronger relationships and create a better working environment.

2. Self-Discipline

    The second important principle of the Samurai code is self-discipline. In modern society, it is easy to get distracted by technology and the many distractions that come with it. But, practising self-discipline, we can learn to focus on our goals and achieve them. 

    Samurai were known for their discipline and strict training. By following their example, we can learn to be more disciplined in modern society.

3. Loyalty

    In the modern world, it's easy to be disloyal, whether it's in personal or professional relationships. By following the Samurai code, we can learn to be more loyal to our friends, loved ones, family, and colleagues. This is also an important principle to gain stronger relationships.

4. Courage

    The Samurai were known for their courage, and it's still relevant today. Courage is not only about physical strength but also about mental and emotional strength. By practising courage, we learn to face our fears and overcome them. It is suitable to be applied in all areas of life, from personal to professional.

On the bottom, even the Samurai may be long gone, but their code of ethics lives on and continues to inspire people today. Embracing the Samurai's code in today's world can help people cultivate a sense of purpose, direction, and self-discipline.

Thank you for your time, and hopefully you have learned something from this article, at least 1%. Have a nice day. 😀


References:

  1. Szczepanski, K. (2018) The Warrior Way Today: Bushido in Modern Japan, ThoughtCo. ThoughtCo. Available at: https://www.thoughtco.com/role-of-bushido-in-modern-japan-195569.
  2. Sanders, B. (2018) Modern Bushido: Living the Warrior Lifestyle in Today’s World, The Wisdom Warrior. Available at: https://thewisdomwarrior.com/2013/03/17/modern-bushido-living-the-warrior-lifestyle-in-todays-world/.
  3. Samurai: Exploring the Code of the Samurai in the Modern World (no date) FasterCapital. Available at: https://fastercapital.com/content/Samurai--Exploring-the-Code-of-the-Samurai-in-the-Modern-World.html#How-the-Code-of-the-Samurai-Translates-to-Modern-Life.


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