BUDDHISM & BUSHIDO: The Samurai’s ZEN Code?

🔍 DISCOVER HOW BUDDHIST WISDOM TRANSFORMED JAPAN'S DEADLIEST WARRIORS

In 1700 Japan, a samurai named Yamamoto Tsunetomo revealed an incredible truth: the secret to becoming an unstoppable warrior wasn't through combat skills - it was through Buddhist wisdom. This is the true story of how Japan's most feared warriors discovered that the path to ultimate power lay in mastering their minds.

DISCOVER:
- Why samurai chose Zen Buddhism over traditional Japanese religions
- The hidden meaning behind the seven virtues of Bushido
- How meditation made warriors more lethal in combat
- The surprising connection between tea ceremony and sword fighting
- Why modern Special Forces still study these ancient techniques

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TIMESTAMPS:
00:00 What Turns a Killer into a Saint?
01:44 The True Origins
04:50 The Seven Virtues of Bushido
08:16 Training Mind and Sword
11:32 Zen in Action
14:51 Living the Code
17:42 The Legacy Lives On

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[BuddhasWizdom]

🔥 Quick question for my fellow wisdom seekers: Which of the seven virtues of Bushido resonates most with your life right now?

For me, it's the virtue of 'Courage' - the ability to act with clarity despite our fears. As I was researching this video, I was amazed to discover how these ancient warriors used meditation to face their deepest fears.

Share your chosen virtue in the comments below and tell us why! Let's learn from each other's perspectives.
💭 And here's a challenge: Try applying your chosen virtue for one week. Come back and let us know how it changed things for you.

[WisdomLife]

To those who are watching this video: May you and your loved ones be blessed with boundless joy, unwavering strength, abundant prosperity, and a lifetime filled with beautiful moments and endless happiness.

[SavageCamacho]

I try everyday to follow this example. It helps me center myself.

[avbghjkjhgffrtgg]

Great episode!! 義、勇、仁、禮、誠、名譽、忠義 ，加上禪， make human super.

[zenmindgamer]

I started interpreting Zen Oct 2023 after a nasty bout of mental health led to harmful decision making. It's been an insightful and calming journey thus far. The more I read of it the more ironic understanding becomes. Atm, rather than seeking explanation and opinions of Zen, I'm more interested in Zen's history and am getting ready to read about Taoism and Confuscianism. Yet imagine my surprise when I discovered that Zen is responsible for Bushido. That Zen is the cornerstone of a philosophy of combat readiness gave me pause to consider the implications of what Zen teaches, sentiments echoed by Shunryu Suzuki though not outright stated.

So it never ceases to amuse me when a friend of mine chastises me for not sounding Zen when I express a violent thought - usually in conjunction with gaming scenes - as harm with full awareness is in alignment with the Zen mind. Zen has so far taught me the necessity of self-awareness in the willingness to embrace compassion, peace, and mercy but also that action is occasionally demanded if it be in maintaining awareness.

[Rocksteadypete]

Budo, a bit later, Zen got my attention at quite a young age. Now, I can’t image life without … it has brought me so much. So much disillusion too. Quite a journey!

The seven virtues, and which one resonates at this moment.
I found myself unable to answer. They are all there, inseparable, like body and mind. Maybe they are just the same, using different words ….

The world has changed a lot from the era of the Samurai. Zen has been highly commercialized (the Netherlands), Martial Arts is more about winning and defeating your opponent, instead of your self. Attention has grown into a commodity, awareness is volatile.

Bodidharma (founder of Zen Japan), Shoalin Monks gained from intensive “body and soul” training. Just as so many people nowadays around the world.

Samurai has come and gone, human nature does not. Circumstances change, you change. The invitation to all is the learn, be a better you.

Sometimes I wonder of the many years of training and dedication was worth the effort. Time is catching up, old age is setting in.

Then “by change” I come across this post, and I realize that I’m, I was always on the right track. That is what is resonating with me and brings silent tears to my eyes.

Here in Rotterdam there is a giant graffiti on a building: We are all work in progress.

To those “truth-seekers” who are touched by Budo and Zen, the are many roads to choose from, one is not better than the other, just different. In time you see more clearly. In the end there is nothing to grasp.

You live, you learn, you die. No escape, enjoy it while you can. Have a good journey!



Thank you,

Peter Rumpff, Zen and Budo practitioner, still learning.

[MindPodcastEnglish]

This video beautifully explores the connection between Buddhism and Bushido! The wisdom of Zen and the discipline of the samurai create a truly inspiring philosophy for life. Thank you for sharing such deep insights—looking forward to more content like this! 🙏🪷⚔

[martin.lenclos]

Great narrative technique! I like the writer's voice. It's really cool.

[SamuraiZenPath]

Fantastic video! It's obvious you're well read on Zen Buddhism and the Samurai. You have a new follower.

[dawnnewton]

Yes ! Courage.. & loyalty....
In the teachings to trust & the courage to carry on with it..
Thank you matt .. mind blow once more...❤🙏❤️

[ingedetroia]

I just discovered your channel.
All your topics are powerful and fascinating (and narrated wonderfully without AI🙏) ...subscribed immediately. Thank you both for your amazing work ✨

[TetsuyaSellers]

I found this video before.Me being half-Japanese its interesting. Miyamoto Msashi is the most famous samurai and used Zen to win duals.

[onewarrior]

First time listener and Subscribed. No Mind meditation is very intriguing considering a verse of Old Testament "Be still and Know..." Where two or more agree on a matter it is Confirmed!!!

[KimNguyen-izpt]

You are so through all . Thank you for your knowledge and wisdom

[ciupinopeppino]

Thank you guys, i almost resonage with all of them.

[EmpressPixie]

Buddhist & Bushido way. 💯🙏✨️💜💫🧘‍♀️💖🥷✨️ 🧠

Great video, love it! I woke up to an unpleasant soul attacking me on YT. Evil never stops. Maybe it just needed a sprinkle of honey in it's tea this morning?! 🤷‍♀️😂 🤣
Only to find this channel few mins later. We all cross path for a reason! 🙏❤ ✨️

Happy New Year, guys, 2025!🎉 May this year bring you all an abundance of light, love, happiness, and protection from all negative energies, as well as unwated energies. May your journeys be filled with great knowledge, wisdom & good health. 🙏🙏🙏💞🤲✨️💜💫🌸 Sending love. 💖🫶

[Justanotherguypodcast]

David Goggins by day, Cameron Hanes by night - All Day !

[NapoleonCalland]

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[mikedonnarumma]

taking spiritual concepts and manipulating them to create a better way of killing is nothing to be proud of, shame on the male ego,