The Confucian Elements in the Book of Five Rings
ConfucianismFeudalism in JapanbushidōMiyamoto MusashiBook of Five RingsNiten Ichi Ryū kendō
Emil Ciecieląg | Acta Asiatica Varsoviensia (AAV) 27 (2014) | Strony: 41–54Streszczenie
Confucianism arrived in Japan at the beginning of the fifth century A.D. Confucianism influenced the growth of feudalism and the creation of bushidō, the code of moral principles and an inspiration for Japanese warriors. Miyamoto Musashi was one of the most famous samurai in Japanese history. He established the Niten Ichi Ryū kendō school. In the Book of Five Rings, Musashi set down his own principles, in the belief that each of his students should live by them. Some Confucian elements were included in the Book of Five Rings.
