The collection of ideals that make up what we now know as the Code of Bushido are called the Samurai Virtues.  You will find references to “The Five Samurai Virtues”, “The Seven Samurai Virtues”, and “The Eight Samurai Virtues.” The unwritten Samurai code of conduct, known as Bushido, held that the true warrior must hold that loyalty, courage, veracity, compassion, … Continue reading Bushido’s Eight Virtues