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Listen "Samurai Death Poems: Honor, Acceptance, and Legacy"
Episode Synopsis
Samurai warriors composed jisei no ku, or death poems, before combat to face mortality with honor and resolve. These poems, influenced by Zen Buddhism, acknowledge life's impermanence. They reinforced a warrior's commitment to upholding their honor. The act of writing them aided warriors in achieving mental clarity and solidifying their sense of purpose. The poems served as a way to leave behind a legacy of honor.
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