for to pursue these is a matter of course. From of old, and Bu are the Arts of War. Bun = reading, writing, composing poems. Bu= the rule has been, 'Practice the Arts of Peace on the Swordsmanship. Code also includes left hand, and the Arts of War on the right. 'Mastery of horsemanship and archery skills. both is required. As for swords and clothes, you should not try to look VI (6) splendid when you appear before others. To think that one's plain possessions are a dishonor, and borrow others' [finery] is needless ostentation and invites ridicule. If your lord says something to you, show respect [i.e., IX (9) bow] even though you are still far away from him. First of all, answer Sir,’ quickly; approach him on your ‘Yes, knees, then receive his order respectfully and withdraw quickly. If you have a little leisure, read books. But hide your XII (12) reading matter in your breast-fold; in general, you should not let people see you read. But whether in bed or up and about [i.e., in every free moment], you must always practice writing otherwise you will forget how to read and write characters. In your off-duty hours, practice riding. First you should XVI (16) become skilled in the essentials and then practice the standard techniques for guiding the horse. Possible Teacher KEY Hôjô Sôun‘s Twenty-One Articles (Code of Conduct for Samurai), 1495 Article # What the article (code of conduct) says What this means in my own words Questions? Conclusions It is not necessary to write here about the XXI (21) This explains Bun and Bu. Bun are the Arts of Peace (literary Why did Soun keep it for last? 'Arts of Peace and War, including Archery and and cultural arts), and Bu are the Arts of War. Bun = A matter of course=These were Horsemanship' for to pursue these is a matter of course. From of old, the rule has been, reading, writing, composing poems. Bu= assumed parts of Japanese life. 'Practice the Arts of Peace on the left hand, Swordsmanship. Code also includes horsemanship and Both were needed. Bun and Bu and the Arts of War on the right. 'Mastery of archery skills. both is required.
for to pursue these is a matter of course. From of old, the rule has been, 'Practice the Arts of Peace on the left hand, and the Arts of War on the right. 'Mastery of both is required. and Bu are the Arts of War. Bun = reading, writing, composing poems. Bu= Swordsmanship. Code also includes horsemanship and archery skills. VI (6) As for swords and clothes, you should not try to look splendid when you appear before others. To think that one's plain possessions are a dishonor, and borrow others' [finery] is needless ostentation and invites ridicule. IX (9) If your lord says something to you, show respect [i.e., bow] even though you are still far away from him. First of all, answer ‘Yes, Sir,’ quickly; approach him on your knees, then receive his order respectfully and withdraw quickly. XII (12) If you have a little leisure, read books. But hide your reading matter in your breast-fold; in general, you should not let people see you read. But whether in bed or up and about [i.e., in every free moment], you must always practice writing otherwise you will forget how to read and write characters. XVI (16) In your off-duty hours, practice riding. First you should become skilled in the essentials and then practice the standard techniques for guiding the horse. Possible Teacher KEY Hôjô Sôun‘s Twenty-One Articles (Code of Conduct for Samurai), 1495 Article # What the article (code of conduct) says What this means in my own words Questions? Conclusions XXI (21) It is not necessary to write here about the 'Arts of Peace and War, including Archery and Horsemanship' for to pursue these is a matter of course. From of old, the rule has been, 'Practice the Arts of Peace on the left hand, and the Arts of War on the right. 'Mastery of both is required. This explains Bun and Bu. Bun are the Arts of Peace (literary and cultural arts), and Bu are the Arts of War. Bun = reading, writing, composing poems. Bu= Swordsmanship. Code also includes horsemanship and archery skills. Why did Soun keep it for last? A matter of course=These were assumed parts of Japanese life. Both Bun and Bu were needed.