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Sales Rank: 453571
Category: Book
Authors: Daidoji Yuzan, D. E. Tarver
Publisher: AuthorHouse
Studio: AuthorHouse
Manufacturer: AuthorHouse
Label: AuthorHouse
Languages: English (Original Language), English (Unknown), English (Published)
Media: Paperback
Number Of Items: 1
Pages: 75
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 8.8 x 5.8 x 0.1
ISBN: 0595269176
Dewey Decimal Number: 796
EAN: 9780595269174
ASIN: 0595269176
Publication Date: February 10, 2003
Release Date: February 10, 2003
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Product Description
The Budo Sho Shinshu was originally written by Daidoji Yuzan as a text book on warrior ethics for young people born into the warrior caste. It teaches the general tenets of bushido without going too far into any one fief's history or traditions, which is one of the reasons the original text was so widely accepted. The Code of the Warrior is a clear and easy to understand version of the Budo Sho Shinshu. Anyone who wants to understand the Japanese frame of mind or gain insight into the warriorA?s soul should start with this book. Although the caste system has long been abolished, the principles of bushido still influence every facet of the Japanese way of thinking. TodayA?s warriors will find a wealth of information and guidance in the pages of this book.
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 Interesting text, imperfect book October 1, 2004
10 out of 12 found this review helpful
I enjoyed reading this book. However there are two things that could make it better:
1. Print the title on the spine of the book.
2. Reduce self-importance in the translator's preface.
I have tremendous respect for the translator's martial arts achievements and his fluency in Japanese and I appreciate his regard for the warrior's way. But I would enjoy the book better-- and I think it would appeal to a wider audience-- if Mr. Tarver relaxed some of his us-versus-them attitude in the preface. For example:
"Whether enlisted in the military or not, the burning desire to protect is one of the things that separate us from the sedate, self-infatuated crowd."
When I buy a book to learn about traditional samurai values-- values like humility and respect for the people you serve-- I find it distracting to have this kind of self-congradulatory language in the preface.
Otherwise I found the book interesting and useful.
 Excellent!! June 3, 2004
2 out of 6 found this review helpful
I read this book and found it very moving. I became interested in the Samurai after watching The Last Samurai and I read several books on the subject. This book is a great guide to the mind and insight of the Samurai and it has caused me to reevaluate my view of many important life issues. I bought the Last Samurai DVD and understand the culture in the movie much better now. I cannot recommend this book enough.
 Excellent book and translation, but read below April 5, 2004
11 out of 18 found this review helpful
This book is an easy to read basic guide for warriors at any stage of their development. As with most Asian guides to war and martial arts, the advice might appear basic, and even elementary, but to really understand, and to incorporate it into their life, it will take the reader years of training and study. Mr Tarver's background also gives him a special understanding of the original text, so the translation really feels right, and lot of power in it.
Unfortunately, Mr Tarver loses a bit in credibility with his foreword. He appears naive. He blames "wealthy liberals" for their antimilitarism, while totally forgetting the greed that has driven many of the USA's wars. That mars an otherwise excellent achievemnt. Mr Tarver would do well to remember that you can be a honest warrior, but be in the service of an evil master. Just see what happened to the millions of Germans, Japanese, Italians, etc., that sacrificed their lives in WWII.
Warrior ethics never change! July 10, 2003
9 out of 10 found this review helpful
It is amazing to me that such a small book can cover so many deep and life changing principles. This is not just a code of conduct for warriors it really should apply to all people. The concepts of loyalty, bravery, and honor are brought out and explained in a clear straightforward manner. I really enjoyed reading this book though I have never trained in martial arts or studied anything about the samurai. I became interested because of our American warriors overseas and decided to give this a read. I am blown away that all the same principles apply to warriors today as several hundred years ago.
A warrior's perspective! June 21, 2003
16 out of 22 found this review helpful
I have been teaching martial arts for years and have read every book I can find on the warrior culture of the samurai. My curriculum for martial arts students includes several books that my students must read and write reports on in order to move up a belt rank. I had been using The Code of the Samurai but I have switched for several reasons. 1.I never liked that the other book used the work Knight when talking about the Samurai Warrior. I prefer to stay with a Japanese feeling when reading this type of book and Knight just wasn't as comfortable.
2.I feel that this book is brings the concepts and the mind of the warrior out in a more clear and complete way.
3.It is completely evident that the author has a lot of experience in the martial arts and the way of the warrior. This can make a huge difference in what you take away from the read. I first heard of the warrior series when a friend loaned me a copy of The Book of Five Rings by the same author. I liked it so mush that I bought my own copy and this book at the same time. If you are interested in learning about the warrior mind from a warrior's perspective then this is your book.
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