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Document G: Articles of Admonition, Excerpt

A poet and military leader in Japan, Imagawa Ryōshun (1325-1420) wrote this work to his younger brother, Imagawa Nakaaki. Nakaaki served as a governor of a province. Apparently, he had failed to live up to Ryōshun’s high ideals. Ryōshun was well known for his learning and his bravery on the battlefield. He wroteArticles of Admonition when he was 87 years old.

Document Analysis

1. Based on this excerpt, do you think Buddhism had a widespread influence in Japan? Explain.

2. In medieval Japan, what do you think are some of the attributes of moral behavior?

According to Ryōshun, what negative influence should his brother try to avoid?

From Article XXIII (c) Therefore, from childhood you should associate with upright companions and not for a moment submit to the influence of bad friends. (p) Just as the Buddhist scriptures tell us that the Buddha incessantly strives to save mankind, in the same way you should exert your mind to the utmost in all your activities,  be they civil or military, and never fall into negligence. (q) It should be regarded as dangerous if the ruler of the people in a province is deficient even in a single of the cardinal virtues of human-heartedness, righteousness, propriety, wisdom, and good faith.— Imagawa Ryōshun, Articles of Admonition,  Articles XXXIII

should his brother try to avoid?