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"Bushido: The Way of the Warrior - Samurai Code" [FULL AUDIOBOOK]
benwehrmanBushidō (武士道?), literally "the way of the warrior", is a Japanese word for the way of the samurai life, loosely analogous to the concept of chivalry. The etymology of the Japanese word bushido, stemming from the Zhou Dynasty (1111--256 BCE)(Zhang, and Fan, 2003) or (1818-221 BCE)(de Bary, and Bloom) Chinese text Zhou bi 周髀 (Cullen, 1996) and word wushidao (武士道), loosely meaning a soldier well-trained in martial arts. The subword "wushi," (武士) when bifurcated into two parts, the first term "wu" (武) describes a person competent in martial arts such as King Wu, with the second term "shi," (士) meaning army. The two characters together (武士) meaning warrior or palace guard. The last part of the word, "dao" (道) is the same as "do" in Japanese, meaning "way of" (Dao, 2003) such as the Japanese martial art Kendo (剣道) "way of the sword". The Japanese understanding of the word is predicated on the samurai moral code stressing frugality, loyalty, martial arts mastery, and honor unto death. Born from Neo-Confucianism during times of peace in Tokugawa Japan and following Confucian texts, Bushido was also influenced by Shinto and Zen Buddhism, allowing the violent existence of the samurai to be tempered by wisdom and serenity. Bushidō developed between the 9th and 20th centuries and numerous translated documents dating from the 12th to 16th centuries demonstrate its wide influence across the whole of Japan, although some scholars have noted "the term bushidō itself is rarely attested in premodern literature." Under the Tokugawa Shogunate, aspects of bushidō became formalized into Japanese feudal law. According to the Japanese dictionary Shogakukan Kokugo Daijiten, "Bushidō is defined as a unique philosophy (ronri) that spread through the warrior class from the Muromachi (chusei) period." The word was first used in Japan during the 17th century.[10] It came into common usage in Japan and the West after the 1899 publication of Nitobe Inazō's Bushido: The Soul of Japan. In Bushido (1899), Inazō wrote: ...Bushidō, then, is the code of moral principles which the samurai were required or instructed to observe.... More frequently it is a code unuttered and unwritten.... It was an organic growth of decades and centuries of military career. Seven virtues of Bushidō The Bushidō code is typified by seven virtues: Rectitude (義 gi?) Courage (勇氣 yūki?) Benevolence (仁 jin?) Respect (禮 rei?) Honesty (誠 makoto?) Honour (名誉 meiyo?) Loyalty (忠義 chūgi?) Associated virtues: Filial piety (孝 kō?) Wisdom (智 chi?) Care for the aged (悌 tei?) Chapters: 00:00:00 - Preface 00:05:14 - Preface to the Tenth and Revised Edition 00:08:21 - 1 Bushido as an Ethical System 00:19:04 - 2 Sources of Bushido 00:32:20 - 3 Rectitude or Justice 00:39:00 - 4 Courage, the Spirit of Daring and Bearing 00:48:23 - 5 Benevolence, the Feeling of Distress 01:03:26 - 6 Politeness 01:16:50 - 7 Veracity or Truthfulness 01:29:34 - 8 Honor 01:41:03 - 9 The Duty of Loyalty 01:55:05 - 10 Education and Training of a Samurai 02:05:23 - 11 Self-Control 02:14:54 - 12 The Institutions of Suicide and Redress 02:39:32 - 13 The Sword, the Soul of the Samurai 02:47:43 - 14 The Training and Position of Woman 03:09:34 - 15 The Influence of Bushido 03:20:18 - 16 Is Bushido Still Alive? 03:36:07 - 17 The Future of Bushido Full AUDIOBOOKS playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/RgUcHLiie64 ALL PLAYLISTS page, where you can find deep-dives on ALL of the most important topics facing our world today 👇 https://rumble.com/user/benwehrman/playlists 🌐 My website, where you can find my blog, podcast, and all other projects focused on bringing awakening content to as many truth-seeking souls as possible: https://benwehrman.com/ 📢⚡️ Join the free speech revolution on NOSTR, the decentralized social media network of the future: https://rumble.com/playlists/IKTigOwaaQ4 👕🔥 Shop Red Pill Merch - conversation-starting shirts: https://www.redpillthreads.com/ben31 views -
Tales of the Samurai: Bushido and the Moral Principles of the Japanese Knighthood [FULL AUDIOBOOK]
benwehrmanThe following tales of the samurai, the knights of old Japan, are based largely on real facts. They have been adapted from among traditional stories related by kōdanshi, story-tellers, who nightly delight large audiences with romances and historical stories, especially the noble deeds of the samurai. There are also numerous Japanese books and magazines devoted to stories of this description, which are read with keen interest by all classes of our countrymen, in particular by young people. It is true the samurai class has gone forever along with feudalism; but fortunately or unfortunately the Japanese at large are samurai in a sense. During the last half century European civilization has revolutionized Japanese society, both for better and for worse. In institutions political and social, in manners and customs, in arts and literature, the Japanese have lost many of their characteristics; yet it may safely be said that the sentiments, motives and moral principles of the samurai in some measure remain in the bedrock of their character in their subconsciousness, so to speak. The Japanese of to-day are intellectually almost cosmopolitans, but emotionally they are still samurai to no small degree. Author: Asataro Miyamori Full AUDIOBOOKS playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/RgUcHLiie64 ALL PLAYLISTS page, where you can find deep-dives on ALL of the most important topics facing our world today 👇 https://rumble.com/user/benwehrman/playlists 🌐 My website, where you can find my blog, podcast, and all other projects focused on bringing awakening content to as many truth-seeking souls as possible: https://benwehrman.com/ 📢⚡️ Join the free speech revolution on NOSTR, the decentralized social media network of the future: https://rumble.com/playlists/IKTigOwaaQ4 👕🔥 Shop Red Pill Merch - conversation-starting shirts: https://www.redpillthreads.com/ben54 views -
"Simple Sabotage Field Manual" (1944) by U.S. Office of Strategic Services [FULL AUDIOBOOK]
benwehrmanFormed during World War II, the United States Office of Strategic Services (OSS), was organized for special operations and intelligence gathering and analysis. Included in its mission was the implementation of, and training of foreign forces in, propaganda, espionage, subversion, and sabotage. After the war, OSS functions were transferred to the newly formed Central Intelligence Agency (CIA). This "Simple Sabotage Field Manual" was used by OSS agents in training "citizen-saboteurs" in methods for inciting and executing simple sabotage to thwart industry and other vital functions in Axis-occupied areas. Full AUDIOBOOKS playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/RgUcHLiie64 ALL PLAYLISTS page, where you can find deep-dives on ALL of the most important topics facing our world today 👇 https://rumble.com/user/benwehrman/playlists 🌐 My website, where you can find my blog, podcast, and all other projects focused on bringing awakening content to as many truth-seeking souls as possible: https://benwehrman.com/ 📢⚡️ Join the free speech revolution on NOSTR, the decentralized social media network of the future: https://rumble.com/playlists/IKTigOwaaQ4 👕🔥 Shop Red Pill Merch - conversation-starting shirts: https://www.redpillthreads.com/ben75 views -
Anabasis by Xenophon [FULL AUDIOBOOK]
benwehrmanAnabasis (Greek for "The Expedition" or "The March Up") is a firsthand account of the "March of the Ten Thousand," an epic journey of survival by Greek mercenaries. It is one of the world's first great memoirs of war and leadership. Full AUDIOBOOKS playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/RgUcHLiie64 ALL PLAYLISTS page, where you can find deep-dives on ALL of the most important topics facing our world today 👇 https://rumble.com/user/benwehrman/playlists 🌐 My website, where you can find my blog, podcast, and all other projects focused on bringing awakening content to as many truth-seeking souls as possible: https://benwehrman.com/ 📢⚡️ Join the free speech revolution on NOSTR, the decentralized social media network of the future: https://rumble.com/playlists/IKTigOwaaQ4 👕🔥 Shop Red Pill Merch - conversation-starting shirts: https://www.redpillthreads.com/ben146 views -
The Korean War: Brief Histories [FULL AUDIOBOOK]
benwehrmanFull AUDIOBOOKS playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/RgUcHLiie64 ALL PLAYLISTS page, where you can find deep-dives on ALL of the most important topics facing our world today 👇 https://rumble.com/user/benwehrman/playlists 🌐 My website, where you can find my blog, podcast, and all other projects focused on bringing awakening content to as many truth-seeking souls as possible: https://benwehrman.com/ 📢⚡️ Join the free speech revolution on NOSTR, the decentralized social media network of the future: https://rumble.com/playlists/IKTigOwaaQ4 👕🔥 Shop Red Pill Merch - conversation-starting shirts: https://www.redpillthreads.com/ben122 views -
"Under Fire: The Story of a Squad" by Henri Barbusse [AUDIOBOOK Part 1/3]
benwehrmanUnder Fire is a First World War novel based closely on Barbusse’s own experience as a French soldier. Rather than glorifying battle, the book presents a stark, collective portrait of ordinary infantrymen enduring trench warfare. It is widely regarded as one of the earliest and most powerful anti-war novels. Central Focus The novel follows a single French infantry squad through the daily realities of trench life. There is no traditional heroic protagonist; instead, the squad itself functions as the main character, emphasizing shared suffering over individual glory. Full WORLD WAR 1 playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/LSqrSkHosE4 Full WAR playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/HqAmPJgadcA Full AUDIOBOOKS playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/RgUcHLiie64 ALL PLAYLISTS page, where you can find deep-dives on ALL of the most important topics facing our world today 👇 https://rumble.com/user/benwehrman/playlists 🌐 My website, where you can find my blog, podcast, and all other projects focused on bringing awakening content to as many truth-seeking souls as possible: https://benwehrman.com/ 📢⚡️ Join the free speech revolution on NOSTR, the decentralized social media network of the future: https://rumble.com/playlists/IKTigOwaaQ4 👕🔥 Shop Red Pill Merch - conversation-starting shirts: https://www.redpillthreads.com/ben68 views -
"Under Fire: The Story of a Squad" by Henri Barbusse [AUDIOBOOK Part 2/3]
benwehrmanUnder Fire is a First World War novel based closely on Barbusse’s own experience as a French soldier. Rather than glorifying battle, the book presents a stark, collective portrait of ordinary infantrymen enduring trench warfare. It is widely regarded as one of the earliest and most powerful anti-war novels. Central Focus The novel follows a single French infantry squad through the daily realities of trench life. There is no traditional heroic protagonist; instead, the squad itself functions as the main character, emphasizing shared suffering over individual glory. Full WORLD WAR 1 playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/LSqrSkHosE4 Full WAR playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/HqAmPJgadcA Full AUDIOBOOKS playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/RgUcHLiie64 ALL PLAYLISTS page, where you can find deep-dives on ALL of the most important topics facing our world today 👇 https://rumble.com/user/benwehrman/playlists 🌐 My website, where you can find my blog, podcast, and all other projects focused on bringing awakening content to as many truth-seeking souls as possible: https://benwehrman.com/ 📢⚡️ Join the free speech revolution on NOSTR, the decentralized social media network of the future: https://rumble.com/playlists/IKTigOwaaQ4 👕🔥 Shop Red Pill Merch - conversation-starting shirts: https://www.redpillthreads.com/ben77 views -
"Under Fire: The Story of a Squad" by Henri Barbusse [AUDIOBOOK Part 3/3]
benwehrmanUnder Fire is a First World War novel based closely on Barbusse’s own experience as a French soldier. Rather than glorifying battle, the book presents a stark, collective portrait of ordinary infantrymen enduring trench warfare. It is widely regarded as one of the earliest and most powerful anti-war novels. Central Focus The novel follows a single French infantry squad through the daily realities of trench life. There is no traditional heroic protagonist; instead, the squad itself functions as the main character, emphasizing shared suffering over individual glory. Full WORLD WAR 1 playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/LSqrSkHosE4 Full WAR playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/HqAmPJgadcA Full AUDIOBOOKS playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/RgUcHLiie64 ALL PLAYLISTS page, where you can find deep-dives on ALL of the most important topics facing our world today 👇 https://rumble.com/user/benwehrman/playlists 🌐 My website, where you can find my blog, podcast, and all other projects focused on bringing awakening content to as many truth-seeking souls as possible: https://benwehrman.com/ 📢⚡️ Join the free speech revolution on NOSTR, the decentralized social media network of the future: https://rumble.com/playlists/IKTigOwaaQ4 👕🔥 Shop Red Pill Merch - conversation-starting shirts: https://www.redpillthreads.com/ben69 views -
"No Man’s Land" by Sapper (1917) [AUDIOBOOK Part 2/2]
benwehrmanNo Man’s Land is a short novel set during World War I, drawing on the author’s own experience as a British army officer. Unlike romantic or heroic war stories, the book presents a grim, unsentimental portrayal of trench warfare, emphasizing endurance, camaraderie, and psychological strain rather than glory. Full WORLD WAR 1 playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/LSqrSkHosE4 Full WAR playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/HqAmPJgadcA Full AUDIOBOOKS playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/RgUcHLiie64 ALL PLAYLISTS page, where you can find deep-dives on ALL of the most important topics facing our world today 👇 https://rumble.com/user/benwehrman/playlists 🌐 My website, where you can find my blog, podcast, and all other projects focused on bringing awakening content to as many truth-seeking souls as possible: https://benwehrman.com/ 📢⚡️ Join the free speech revolution on NOSTR, the decentralized social media network of the future: https://rumble.com/playlists/IKTigOwaaQ4 👕🔥 Shop Red Pill Merch - conversation-starting shirts: https://www.redpillthreads.com/ben94 views -
"No Man’s Land" by Sapper (1917) [AUDIOBOOK Part 1/2]
benwehrmanNo Man’s Land is a short novel set during World War I, drawing on the author’s own experience as a British army officer. Unlike romantic or heroic war stories, the book presents a grim, unsentimental portrayal of trench warfare, emphasizing endurance, camaraderie, and psychological strain rather than glory. Full WORLD WAR 1 playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/LSqrSkHosE4 Full WAR playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/HqAmPJgadcA Full AUDIOBOOKS playlist 👇 https://rumble.com/playlists/RgUcHLiie64 ALL PLAYLISTS page, where you can find deep-dives on ALL of the most important topics facing our world today 👇 https://rumble.com/user/benwehrman/playlists 🌐 My website, where you can find my blog, podcast, and all other projects focused on bringing awakening content to as many truth-seeking souls as possible: https://benwehrman.com/ 📢⚡️ Join the free speech revolution on NOSTR, the decentralized social media network of the future: https://rumble.com/playlists/IKTigOwaaQ4 👕🔥 Shop Red Pill Merch - conversation-starting shirts: https://www.redpillthreads.com/ben90 views