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		tixocloud on July 31, 2014 \| parent \| context \| favorite \| on: A Buddhist monk confronts Japan’s suicide culture ... This might help your understanding: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bushido#Seven_virtues_of_Bushid... As I understand it, the Samurai live by the 7 virtues: - Rectitude - Courage - Benevolence - Respect - Honesty - Honour - Loyalty I wouldn't be surprised if these virtues continue to play a huge role in today's society. That said, I'm also not sure how serious people live by these virtues.

vacri on Aug 1, 2014 [–]

Read your link in more detail. The 7-virtue noble warrior-poets aren't actually how samurai behaved. That was a turn-of-last-century propaganda movement.

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