Concepts, Principles and Spirituality Flashcards
1
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8 Bushido Principles
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- Rectitude
- Courage
- Benevolence
- Politeness
- Honesty and Sincerity
- Honor
- Loyalty
- Character
2
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Rectitude
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Ones power to decide upon a course of conduct in accordance with values and reason, without wavering; to die when to die is right, to strike when to strike is right.
3
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Courage
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Taking action even when I assess I may be harmed by doing so
4
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Benevolence
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Love, affection for others, empathy, and compassion
5
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Politeness
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A benevolent regard for the feelings of others (it’s a poor virtue if it’s motivated only by a fear of offending good taste).
6
Q
Honesty and Sincerity
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Public and private conversations are the same.
7
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Honor
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A vivid consciousness of personal dignity and worth
8
Q
Loyalty
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Faithfulness or a devotion to a person, country, group, or cause.
9
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Character
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Behaving according to an absolute moral standard, one that transcends logic
