TY - BOOK AU - Daidōji,Yūzan TI - Budōshoshinshū: essential teachings on the way of the warrior SN - 9781611805680 PY - 2018/// CY - Boulder PB - Shambhala KW - Bushido KW - Early works to 1800 N1 - Includes bibliographical references N2 - "When it comes to books on samurai philosophy, Hagakure is iconic to contemporary readers. But Budōshoshinshū, which was also written by a respected samurai during the Edo period, was equally influential at the time. Both works address the warrior's role in times of peace and emphasize the importance of living selflessly. Written by Daidōji Yūzan (1639-1730), a Confucian scholar who descended from a long line of prominent warriors, Budōshoshinshū comprises 56 pithy instructive essays for young samurai on how to live morally, with professional integrity and a higher purpose; to carry on the true chivalrous tradition of bushido. Budōshoshinshū is imbued with classic Confucian philosophy, centered on living one's life with sincerity and loyalty"-- ER -