The Go-Jo (The Five Virtues)

Bushi-do, the way of the samurai, grew out of the amalgamation of Buddhism and Shintoism. These seven rules of conduct underlying the spirit of Bushi-do, Bu-martial, Shi-warrior, Do-the way. These were the essential studies of the Bukyo and Shido, as shown in the seven virtues of the warrior.

The Masters called five of these virtues the Go-Jo;-

1	Chi	Wisdom and Prudence.
2	Gi	Justice, rightness, honour, fidelity, duty, devotion and just attitude.
3	Jin	Beatitude, dignity and quality
4	Rei	Etiquette, ceremony and just behaviour.
5	Shin	Superior consciousness.

Updated: Friday, 10 September 2010