Mount Fuji 12 389 ft Horyuji Temple Buddhism

Mount Fuji 12, 389 ft

Horyuji Temple

Buddhism • A Buddhist church is called a temple. • Developed in India, 2500 years ago by a man named Siddattha Gotama. • Today 365 million (6%) of world population follow Buddhism. • One fundamental belief of Buddhism is often referred to as reincarnation. • “Buddha” means the enlightened one. • If you reach the enlightened state you attain Nirvana.

Samurai- a class of Japanese warriors similar to the knights of Europe • Samurai practiced Bushido which was influenced by Zen Buddhism • Samurai do NOT fear danger because they do not fear death (because they believe in reincarnation) • They are loyal to the Emperor, feudal landlords and higher ranking Samurai. • Dishonesty, cheating and deceit are looked down upon. • They showed no outward signs of pain and anguish.

BUSHIDO

Bushido The Way of the Warrior BUSHIDO TRAITS: (similar to chivalry for knights) • Loyalty • Self-sacrifice • Justice • Sense of shame • Refined manners • Purity • Modesty • Frugality • Marital spirit • Honor • Affection

LOYALTY Faithful to people, things, concepts, etc.

SELF-SACRIFICE Giving something up for the good of someone else even if it’s difficult, painful, or uncomfortable etc.

JUSTICE To be fair and honest in all your doings

SENSE OF SHAME The feeling of regret after doing something wrong.

REFINED MANNERS Courteous, polite, and well behaved

PURITY Innocence, free from guilt or sin

MODESTY Not boastful, doesn’t brag or show off

FRUGALITY Careful with expenditures, not wasteful, doesn’t spend money on unnecessary things

MARTIAL SPIRIT Practices fairness in warfare

HONOR Honesty, fairness, integrity in your dealings

AFFECTION To show appreciation, admiration, love or respect