Encyclopedia - Bushido: Encyclopedia - Bushido
Japanese samurai in armour, 1860s. Photograph by Felice Beato. Bushido (Japanese: 武士道; bushidō, "way of the warrior"), is a way of...   » Read the article

Dictionary - Bushido: New Age Spiritual Dictionary On Bushido
bushido (Japanese) Way of the warrior, samurai code.   (See also: Bushido , Body Mind and Soul)      » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bushido: Encyclopedia Ii - Bushido - Bushido Ethics
Bushido expanded and formalized the earlier code of the samurai, and stressed frugality, loyalty, mastery of martial arts, and honor to t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bushido: Encyclopedia Ii - Bushido - History
In the year 1256 CE, the Shogunal Deputy in Kyoto, Hojo Shigetoki (1198-1261 CE) wrote a letter to his son and house elders of his clan....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bushido: Encyclopedia Ii - Bushido - History
"One should have restraint and deep sympathy in all things." In the year 1256, the Shogunal Deputy in Kyoto, Hojo Shigetoki (1198-1261) w...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zen At War: Encyclopedia - Zen At War
Zen at War is a book written by Brian Daizen Victoria, published in 1998. The book gives a critical insight on the history of Zen Buddhis...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Zanshin: Encyclopedia - Zanshin
Zanshin (Japanese: 残心) is a martial art term used in Aikido, Karate, Kendo, Iaido, Kyudo and other Japanese martial arts, referring t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mushin: Encyclopedia - Mushin
For the Lagos, Nigeria suburb, see Mushin, Nigeria Mushin (無心) is a state into which very highly trained martial artists are said to ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Budo: Encyclopedia - Budo
Budo (武道) is a term for Japanese martial arts. Traditional budo (from before the Meiji Restoration) is often referred to as koryu buj...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Chivalry: Encyclopedia - Chivalry
See also order of chivalry Chivalry1 refers to the medieval institution of knighthood and, most especially, the ideals that were/have bec...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virtue: Encyclopedia - Virtue
(Greek αρετη; Latin virtus) Virtue is moral excellence of a man or a woman. The word is derived from the Greek arete (αρετη). A...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yamaga Soko: Encyclopedia - Yamaga Soko
Yamaga Soko (September 21, 1622 - October 23, 1685) was a Japanese philosopher and strategist. He was a Confucian, and applied Confucius'...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kendo: Encyclopedia - Kendo
Kendo (剣道 Kendō, 劍道) , which is the modern martial art of Japanese fencing, developed from traditional techniques of Japanese sw...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Courage: Encyclopedia - Courage
Courage is the ability to confront fear in the face of pain, danger, uncertainty or intimidation. As a virtue, courage is covered extensi...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Forty-seven Ronin: Encyclopedia - Forty-seven Ronin
The tale of the Forty-Seven Ronin (also known as the Forty-Seven Samurai, the Akō vendetta, or in Japanese as the "akō rōshi" (赤穂�...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yamamoto Tsunetomo: Encyclopedia - Yamamoto Tsunetomo
Tsunetomo Yamamoto (12 June 1659 - 1719) was a samurai of the Saga domain in Hizen Province under his lord Mitsushige Nabeshima. For thir...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Camelot 3000: Encyclopedia - Camelot 3000
Camelot 3000 is a comic book maxiseries written by Mike Barr and penciled by Brian Bolland and published by DC Comics from 1982-1985 as o...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Xia Philosophy: Encyclopedia - Xia Philosophy
The xiá (俠) is a righteous person who excels in personal combat and may use their armed expertise to right social unfairness or injust...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Warrior: Encyclopedia - Warrior
A warrior is a person habitually engaged in war and/or skilled in the waging of war. In tribal societies, warriors often form a caste or ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pride: Encyclopedia - Pride
PRIDE or PRIDE Fighting Championships is a mixed martial arts organization based in Japan, promoted by Dream Stage Entertainment. Its ina...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - 1702: Encyclopedia - 1702
1702 in topic: Arts Architecture - Literature - Music Other topics Canada - Mexico - Science Lists of leaders: Colonial governors - State...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Changes In Honour: Encyclopedia - Changes In Honour
Honour (Commonwealth English) or honor (American English) comprises the reputation, self-perception or moral identity of an individual or...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tao: Encyclopedia - Tao
Tao or Dao refers to a Chinese character that was of pivotal meaning in ancient Chinese philosophy and religion. Tao is central to Taoism...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Champions Of Kamigawa: Encyclopedia - Champions Of Kamigawa
Champions of Kamigawa is the name of the Magic: The Gathering expansion set which came out in October of 2004. It contains 306 cards. The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bushido Rapper: Encyclopedia Ii - Bushido Rapper - Controversy
Somewhat ironically, Bushido's admirers include both immigrants and extreme right-wing youth, which has drawn caution and criticism in Ge...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bushido Rapper: Encyclopedia Ii - Bushido Rapper - Discography
Bushido rapper - Albums. 1999: Demotape 1999 (Unpublished) 2001: King Of KingZ (Tape) 2002: Carlo, Cokxxx, Nutten, as Sonny Black with...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bushido Rapper: Encyclopedia Ii - Bushido Rapper - Musical Career
In 2000 he began his musical career as a rapper. His first release was on the Frauenarzt-Tape with King Orgasmus for I Luv Money Records....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanocentrism: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanocentrism - Industrialization And Expansionism
Unlike China, which developed its own ethnocentric beliefs, Japan was, for most of its history, divided between scores of regional warlor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanocentrism: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanocentrism - Japanese Self-image
Like most languages, Japanese has many terms to refer to outsiders and foreigners. Japanese, however, is remarkable for a rich lexicon of...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virtue: Encyclopedia Ii - Virtue - Capital Vices And Virtues
The seven capital vices or seven deadly sins suggest a classification of vices and were enumerated by Thomas Aquinas in the 13th century....   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanocentrism: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanocentrism - Post-war Economic And Political Japanocentrism
Japan's devestating defeat in WWII put an end to its imperial ambitions, but its post-war economic boom returned it to economic dominance...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virtue: Encyclopedia Ii - Virtue - The Four Virtues
The four classic Western "cardinal" virtues are: prudence/wisdom justice fortitude/courage temperance The four classic Islamic "cardina...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kendo: Encyclopedia Ii - Kendo - History
Kendo, "The Way of The Sword", embodies the essence of the Japanese fighting arts. Since the earliest samurai government in Japan, during...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virtue: Encyclopedia Ii - Virtue - The Unity Of The Virtues
Classically, some philosophers, most notably Plato and Aristotle, said that in order to pursue any of these virtues perfectly, one would ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Virtue: Encyclopedia Ii - Virtue - Virtue And Vice
The opposite of a virtue is a vice. One way of organizing the vices is as the corruption of the virtues. Thus the cardinal vices would be...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kendo: Encyclopedia Ii - Kendo - Ranking
Achievement in Kendo is signified by advancement in rank, or dan, with the eighth rank (hachi-dan) currently the highest rank attainable ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Champions Of Kamigawa: Encyclopedia Ii - Champions Of Kamigawa - Mechanics
Champions of Kamigawa introduces several new mechanics to the game. Arcane spells - some spells (instants or sorceries) have the Arcane ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mcdojo: Encyclopedia Ii - Mcdojo - Bullshido
"Bullshido" is the more general term used by some martial arts aficionados to describe what they see as outright fraud, deception, or ine...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Mcdojo: Encyclopedia Ii - Mcdojo - Bullshido
"Bullshido" is the more general term used by some martial arts aficionados to describe what they see as outright fraud, deception, or ine...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kendo: Encyclopedia Ii - Kendo - Modern Kendo
In modern kendo, there are two types of attacks - strikes and thrusts. Strikes are allowed against only certain areas on the body. The va...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shinsengumi: Encyclopedia Ii - Shinsengumi - Shinsengumi Rules
Popular fiction claims that the Shinsengumi law was written by Kamo Serizawa or Isami Kondō, but it's more likely to have been written b...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Samurai Super Friends: Encyclopedia Ii - Samurai Super Friends - Character History
Although not outwardly resembling a traditional samurai, Samurai upholds the code of the Bushido, sometimes relating everything he or som...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Samurai: Encyclopedia Ii - Samurai - Myth And Reality
Most samurai were bound by a strict code of honor, the famous Bushido (武士道, bushidō?) and were expected to set an example for thos...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Melody Of Oblivion: Encyclopedia Ii - Melody Of Oblivion - Information
The Melody of Oblivion is a series rife with cultural references. Everything from Zen Archery and Bushido to the Bible's Book of Revelati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Teen Titans Animated Series: Encyclopedia Ii - Teen Titans Animated Series - Cast
Teen Titans animated series - Heroes. Teen Titans Titans East Other Titans featured in the animated series Argent Bushido Gnarrk (voic...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crime In Japan: Encyclopedia Ii - Crime In Japan - Yakuza
The yakuza (underworld) had existed in Japan well before the 1800s and followed codes similar to the bushido of the samurai. Their early ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - The Last Samurai: Encyclopedia Ii - The Last Samurai - Plot
Algren, a disenchanted army captain (once under the command of George Armstrong Custer), travels to Japan to help the new Meiji Restorati...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Seppuku: Encyclopedia Ii - Seppuku - Overview
Seppuku was a key part of bushido, the code of the samurai warriors; it was used by warriors to avoid falling into enemy hands, and to at...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Singapore Gay History: Encyclopedia Ii - Singapore Gay History - The Japanese Occupation
When the Japanese imperial army invaded Singapore in February 1942 and renamed it Syonan-to, the British legal system was toppled overnig...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Battle For The Recapture Of Corregidor: Encyclopedia Ii - Battle For The Recapture Of Corregidor - Aftermath
Large numbers of enemy troops drowned while swimming away from the Rock. Many Japanese, estimated in the thousands, sealed themselves in ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Samurai: Encyclopedia Ii - Samurai - Weapons
The samurai used various weapons. Bushido taught that a samurai's soul is in the katana that they carried. Sometimes a samurai is picture...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanese Militarism: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanese Militarism - Factors That Supported Militarism
The samurai legacy: Even though Edo period Japan enjoyed 250 years of peace, it was ruled by a warrior-bureaucrat elite, that held up bus...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanese War Crimes: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanese War Crimes - Background
Japanese war crimes - Japanese military culture and imperialism. Military culture, especially during Japan's imperialist phase had grea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Imperial Way Faction: Encyclopedia Ii - Imperial Way Faction - Political Development
Imperial Way Faction - Sadao Araki has his day. Araki Sadao was an important figurehead and "political and thinking father" of the part...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanese Nationalism: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanese Nationalism - The Ideology Of Japanese Nationalism 1905-1945
Japanese nationalism - Tradition. The bushido (warrior way) — the samurai code —. When the daimyo system was abolished the code wa...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanese War Crimes: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanese War Crimes - Background
Japanese war crimes - Japanese military culture and imperialism. Military culture, especially during Japan's imperialist phase had grea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yamamoto Tsunetomo: Encyclopedia Ii - Yamamoto Tsunetomo - Famous Quotes
"I have found that the Way of the samurai is death. This means that when you are compelled to choose between life and death, you must qui...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Empire Trilogy: Encyclopedia Ii - Empire Trilogy - Setting And Parallels To Japanese History
The descriptions of the Game of the Council and life on under Kelewan's green skies draw heavily from Japanese influences. Empire Trilog...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Eldar Warhammer 40000: Encyclopedia Ii - Eldar Warhammer 40000 - Etymology And Inspiration
The name is said to be inspired by J. R. R. Tolkien's elves, as Eldar was the Quenya word for 'People of the Stars', referring to the elv...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Imperial Japanese Army: Encyclopedia Ii - Imperial Japanese Army - Ideology
Japanese nationalism meant that the military was built around a concept of the time period: a Rich Country has a Strong Military. Nationl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Metabarons: Encyclopedia Ii - Metabarons - Mythology
Metabarons - Rituals. Every Metabaron is conceived by his mother with a non-natural way (cloning, incest and others). In his youth he i...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Samurai: Encyclopedia Ii - Samurai - Philosophy
Philosophies of Buddhism and Zen, to the lesser extent Confucianism influenced the samurai culture as well as Shinto. Zen meditation beca...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honour: Encyclopedia Ii - Honour - Honours And Awards
In many countries the term honour can refer to an award given by the state. Such honours include military medals, but more typically impl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pride: Encyclopedia Ii - Pride - Pride Rules
PRIDE - Match length. Most PRIDE FC matches are broken down as follows: Round 1 - 10 minutes Round 2 - 5 minutes Round 3 - 5 minutes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shinsengumi: Encyclopedia Ii - Shinsengumi - Post-ikedaya Shinsengumi Hierarchy
Commander: Kondō Isami , a practitioner of the Tennen Rishin Ryū Vice Commanders: Hijikata Toshizō, Yamanami Keisuke Military Advisor:...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Pride: Encyclopedia Ii - Pride - Pride Rules
PRIDE - Match length. Most PRIDE FC matches are broken down as follows: Round 1 - 10 minutes Round 2 - 5 minutes Round 3 - 5 minutes...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Shinsengumi: Encyclopedia Ii - Shinsengumi - End Of The Shinsengumi
The Shinsengumi remained loyal to the Tokugawa bakufu, and as the latter collapsed, they were driven out of Kyoto. They fought to the ver...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crime In Japan: Encyclopedia Ii - Crime In Japan - Inhuman Crimes
As in the West, a number of seemingly extremely brutal and inhumane crimes has contributed to a certain sense of malaise in contemporary ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai: Encyclopedia Ii - Ghost Dog: The Way Of The Samurai - Soundtrack
The film's score and soundtrack is produced by the Wu-Tang Clan's RZA. This film may be considered his breakout work in movie scoring, af...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anachronism Game: Encyclopedia Ii - Anachronism Game - First Release
The first release of the game was in three parts. The first part was a free demo consisting of the warriors Miyamoto Musashi, Beowulf, th...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ninja: Encyclopedia Ii - Ninja - History
Because ninja rarely left anything in writing or boasted of their achievements, the history of the ninja is mostly apocryphal and blatant...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Ninja: Encyclopedia Ii - Ninja - History
Because ninja rarely left anything in writing or boasted of their achievements, the history of the ninja is mostly apocryphal and blatant...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Titans Comics: Encyclopedia Ii - Titans Comics - The Titans 1999-2002
The earlier team was revived in a 3-issue mini-series, JLA/Titans, featuring nearly everyone who had ever been a Titan. This led into The...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Japanese Fascism: Encyclopedia Ii - Japanese Fascism - Political Purposes Of Japanese Fascists
One particular concept exploited by the ultranationalists and local fascists was a decree made by Emperor Jimmu in AD 660, the policy of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Rockers: Encyclopedia Ii - Rockers - Sub-cultural References
Image:Rockersannie.jpg Image:Rockerbikes.jpg Rockers are a sub-culture, even within motorcycling, that persists to this day and should no...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honour: Encyclopedia Ii - Honour - Feudal Honours
In medieval England, an honour could consist of a great lordship, comprised of dozens or hundreds of manors. Holders of honours (and the ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Samurai: Encyclopedia Ii - Samurai - History
Samurai - Origin of Samurai. Before the Heian period, the army in Japan was modeled after the Chinese army and under the direct command...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kosen Judo: Encyclopedia Ii - Kosen Judo - Kosen Judo Evolution
At the time of the rule change of 1925 newaza was extremely popular and well researched, particularly by the Kosen Judo students. Since K...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kosen Judo: Encyclopedia Ii - Kosen Judo - Kosen Judo And Brazilian Jiu-jitsu
In 1904 Mitsuyo Maeda was sent to America to spread the word of Judo. He finally arrived in Brazil by 1915 and taught Judo newaza to Carl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Honour: Encyclopedia Ii - Honour - Honour Sex And Violence
Previously, honour figured largely as a guiding principle of society, functioning as part of a code of honour for a gentleman and often c...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kenji Mizoguchi: Encyclopedia Ii - Kenji Mizoguchi - Biography
Kenji Mizoguchi - Early Years. Mizoguchi was born in Tokyo, the son of a carpenter. His early family circumstances were abject and they...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Imperial Japanese Army: Encyclopedia Ii - Imperial Japanese Army - Special Reserved Power Of The Emperor
Only in rare moments of Imperial council, where the government ministers are completely unable to agree, and where the votes of all the g...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Tao: Encyclopedia Ii - Tao - Some Characteristics Of Tao
The Tao is the main theme discussed in the Tao Te Ching, an ancient Chinese scripture attributed to Laozi. This book does not specificall...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Melody Of Oblivion: Encyclopedia Ii - Melody Of Oblivion - Characters
Melody of Oblivion - Bocca Serenade. (ボッカ・セレナーデ) The main character, a teenager proficient with the bow who becomes a...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Advanced Squad Leader: Encyclopedia Ii - Advanced Squad Leader - Asl Journal
When MMP took over publication of ASL components, they started to produce ASL Journal on a generally annual basis. Format for the magazin...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Samurai: Encyclopedia Ii - Samurai - Etymology Of Samurai And Related Words
The term Samurai originally meant "those who serve in close attendance to nobility", and was written in the Chinese character (or kanji) ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Kenji Mizoguchi: Encyclopedia Ii - Kenji Mizoguchi - Themes Aesthetics Trivia
Mizoguchi's films are well known for their championing of women. He has been called the first major feminist director. Typically he revea...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Anachronism Game: Encyclopedia Ii - Anachronism Game - Set 2
Set 2 was released in June of 2005. It consists of the Britons, Chinese, Egyptians and Mongols. The Promotional Pack associated with this...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Teen Titans Animated Series: Encyclopedia Ii - Teen Titans Animated Series - Criticism
Despite being popular with many viewers, some fans of the comics criticize the series for its childish nature.[1] The series is also disl...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Beast Wars: Encyclopedia Ii - Beast Wars - Botcon Comic
In the BotCon comics, two particular Beast Wars storylines are tapped. In the Point Omega storyline, several events lead up to a tremendo...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Yautja: Encyclopedia Ii - Yautja - Honor
Yautja society is based around the concept of the Hunt. The Hunt decides who is strong and who is weak. As the Yautja are a nomad race, n...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Titans Comics: Encyclopedia Ii - Titans Comics - 1970s Revival
A few years later, the series was revived resuming with #44 (November 1976), but struggled to find focus, moving through a number of stor...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Imperial Japanese Army: Encyclopedia Ii - Imperial Japanese Army - History
The Imperial Japanese Army was created to replace the traditional Japanese samurai with a modern European-style conscript army during the...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Imperial Japanese Army: Encyclopedia Ii - Imperial Japanese Army - Strength
Additionally Japanese Army managed various Arsenals: Japanese Army Sagami Arsenal - with Mitsubishi, developed and manufactured tanks J...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Metabarons: Encyclopedia Ii - Metabarons - The Dynasty
The story of the Metabarons begins on an isolated world which possessed a blue, jelly-like substance whose properties defied the laws of ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Crime In Japan: Encyclopedia Ii - Crime In Japan - Social Factors
According to Ruth Benedict's shame culture/guilt culture analysis, an important factor keeping crime low is the traditional emphasis on t...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Empire Trilogy: Encyclopedia Ii - Empire Trilogy - Novels
Empire Trilogy - Daughter of the Empire. In the first book, Mara tries to survive and learn how to wield the reins of power. This book ...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Advanced Squad Leader: Encyclopedia Ii - Advanced Squad Leader - Deluxe Asl
The 1st edition ASL Rulebook contained a chapter on painting 1:285 scale miniatures, and the Deluxe Advanced Squad Leader Modules were re...   » Read the article

Encyclopedia - Bushido: Encyclopedia Ii - Bushido - Bushido Ethics
Bushido expanded and formalized the earlier code of the samurai, and stressed frugality, loyalty, mastery of martial arts, and honor to t...   » Read the article

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This is a sitemap for Popular Pages III - B . Click on a link and you will find multiple definitions and articles related to the word. ...   » Read the article