The Bushido Code: Words of Wisdom from Japan's Greatest Samurai by Tadashi Kamik

Description: The Bushido Code by Tadashi Kamiko, William Scott Wilson Estimated delivery 3-12 business days Format Hardcover Condition Brand New Description Words of wisdom from great samurai leaders: A collection of inspiring essays and aphorisms from Japans leading warriors.Samurai warrior leaders had to deal with grim conditions of life, death and survival. But such men were not simply rough uneducated fighters: they often personified the Far Eastern ideal of balancing cultural awareness and artistic expertise with high martial abilities. Their sayings, precepts and the anecdotes about them are informed by a broad spectrum of interests, many of which are still relevant today.Advice in this book includes:You should not envy the swords and clothing of othersIt goes without saying that you should arrange your hair early in the morning if you are going out to your work, but this should be done even if you are thinking of staying at homeWhen you think too much, it is difficult to achieve your objectives. If you are too clever and look too far ahead, you will accomplish nothingIf you have some pressing or urgent affair, write it down with a calm state of mind.Your regular meals should be light, and you should not take a trivial liking for elegant cuisineIf someone promotes only those things the lord finds acceptable, and never remonstrates with him at all, you should watch that man carefullyNo matter how wise a person may be, you should never depend fully on him but rather, understand that you are always on your ownCovering universal themes ranging from the courage and ambition to face daily affairs, the insights and strategies necessary to deal with allies and opponents, the value of art and literature, and even why and how to save money - this is a book whose ancient wisdom is still highly relevant and of great value to readers today. Author Biography Tadashi Kamiko (1920-2011) graduated from Chuo University in Chinese and Japanese classics. He also wrote books on Hagakure, Miyamoto Musashi, and the Saikontan (a Ming Dynasty classic).Translated by:William Scott Wilson was raised in Ft. Lauderdale, FL; he holds BAs from Dartmouth College and The Monterey Institute of Foreign Studies, and an MA from the University of Washington. He has worked as a translator and advisor on cultural affairs for the Japanese Consulate-General in Seattle, Washington; a teacher of Japanese language; and a guide for Japanese tourists in South Florida. He has had 20 books published, variously translated into 21 foreign languages, including The Lone Samurai: The Life of Miyamoto Musashi. His translation of Hagakure, an 18th century treatise on samurai philosophy, was featured in the film Ghost Dog, by the director Jim Jarmusch. Wilson was awarded a Commendation from the Foreign Ministry of Japan, and inducted into the Order of the Rising Sun by the Japanese Emperor. Details ISBN 4805317418 ISBN-13 9784805317419 Title The Bushido Code Author Tadashi Kamiko, William Scott Wilson Format Hardcover Year 2023 Pages 192 Publisher Tuttle Publishing GE_Item_ID:142265743; About Us Grand Eagle Retail is the ideal place for all your shopping needs! With fast shipping, low prices, friendly service and over 1,000,000 in stock items - you're bound to find what you want, at a price you'll love! Shipping & Delivery Times Shipping is FREE to any address in USA. Please view eBay estimated delivery times at the top of the listing. Deliveries are made by either USPS or Courier. We are unable to deliver faster than stated. International deliveries will take 1-6 weeks. NOTE: We are unable to offer combined shipping for multiple items purchased. This is because our items are shipped from different locations. Returns If you wish to return an item, please consult our Returns Policy as below: Please contact Customer Services and request "Return Authorisation" before you send your item back to us. Unauthorised returns will not be accepted. Returns must be postmarked within 4 business days of authorisation and must be in resellable condition. Returns are shipped at the customer's risk. We cannot take responsibility for items which are lost or damaged in transit. For purchases where a shipping charge was paid, there will be no refund of the original shipping charge. Additional Questions If you have any questions please feel free to Contact Us. Categories Baby Books Electronics Fashion Games Health & Beauty Home, Garden & Pets Movies Music Sports & Outdoors Toys

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