Bushido and Hara-Kiri

(Seppuku)
By Eli Manning
Bushido

Bushido is a word that comes from Japanese roots Bushi

meaning Warrior and do meaning path or way.
This can be translated further to way of the Warrior
We also see that Bushido has seven virtues Gi, Rei, Yu, Meiyo, Jin,
Makoto, and Chu.
The Bushido is still followed even to this day.
Gi (integrity)

Moral conduct is the foundation of conduct. This includes honesty,

right action, and a strong belief in justice for all people.
Rei (respect)

Warriors are very courteous, even to their enemies.

Respect of the samurai is an attitude of honor and admiration even
without them having to prove their strength.
The true strength of a warrior become apparent in hardship.
Yu (heroic courage)

Courage is not easily frightened. Courage also isnt blind, it is

strong and intelligent.
Meiyo (honor)

The samurai moves with honor and grace. They are always very
accountable. The warrior only has one judge and thats
themselves.
Jin (compassion)

Through very intense training the warrior becomes very strong,

but this strength must be used for good. If a way doesnt present
itself the Samurai will go out of their way to make a positive
impact.
Makoto (honesty and sincerity)

In the Bushido speaking and doing are the same action. The
warrior must always stick to their word no matter what.
Chu (duty and loyalty)

The Samurai must practice unconditional loyalty and trust to

others. This unwavering conduct of faith is a core belief in ethics
of merit, loyalty, and fidelity towards others.
Seppuku, Hara-kiri (ritual suicide)

Seppuku is a form of suicide performed by Samurai who break the

Bushido. This was also done to avoid capture and torture if they are
losing a battle, it may also be done to someone who has committed a
capital offense. It is performed by the samurai getting on their knees
and taking their sword, katana, or most commonly a tanto and
stabbing themselves in the stomach and taking the sword and turning
it and cutting to the left and the right. If they are lucky they have
another person standing behind them ready to decapitate them to give
them a quick release from their pain. This was done to avoid capture
and torture if they are losing a battle, it may also be done to someone
who has commited a capital offense.
Seppuku pictures
sources

http://www.mindbodyvortex.com/the-seven-virtues-of-bushido/