The Confucian Elements in the Book of Five Rings

• Authors: Emil Ciecieląg
• Languages of publication: EN

Abstracts

EN

Confucianism arrived in Japan at the beginning of the fifth century A.D. Confucianism influenced the growth of feudalism and the creation of bushidô, 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 Ryû kendô 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.

Keywords

EN

Bushidō; Confucianism; moral principles; philosophy; samurai

• Publisher: Instytut Kultur Śródziemnomorskich i Orientalnych PAN
• Journal: Acta Asiatica Varsoviensia
• Year: 2014
• Issue: 27
• Pages: 41-55

Contributors

author

Emil Ciecieląg

• John Paul II Catholic University of Lublin