Bushidō "the way of the warrior" is a moral code concerning samurai attitudes, behavior and lifestyle, formalized in the Edo period (1603–1868).
It was similar to the code of the Edo period; one popular saying that samurai had was bunbu ichi, which roughly meant “pen and sword, as one”. In other words, samurai were expected to be scholars as much as soldiers, if not more so, and to pursue the arts.

Concentration reinforces the precision of the gesture (handling of weapons), the detachment from the material guarantees incorruptibility and spiritual awakening engenders compassion.

In Bushido (1899), Nitobe 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. In order to become a samurai this code has to be mastered.

Eight virtues of bushido
The principles of bushido can be summarized by eight virtues:

Righteousness (義 gi): Be honest and believe in justice.

Heroic Courage (勇 yū): Hiding is never the answer!A warrior must face battles and difficulties in an intelligent way.

Benevolence, Compassion (仁 jin): The power of the samurai must be used for good, and warriors have to help other people.

Respect (礼 rei): Respecting others is a way to be respected. There is no need to prove one's strength.

Honesty (誠 makoto): A samurai has to keep his promises, perform his duties. Speaking and doing are one.

Honor (名誉 meiyo): The only judge of the warrior is his ownhonor. Decisions they make are a reflection of who they really are.

Duty and Loyalty (忠義 chūgi): A warrior is responsible for his words and actions. They are infinitely loyal to their loved ones.

Self-Control (自制 jisei): A warrior must cultivate self-control and not lose his temper, evenwhen in danger.

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