8.The mutual influence between monk and cavalier, together with the important role Buddhism played in the training of cavalier and politician, has deep impact on the unique concept of life and death of Japanese nationality, which becomes the essential mental source of bushido.
僧侣和武士曾经相互影响,佛教禅宗在武士和政客的训练过程中发生过重大作用,对于日本民族独特的生死观念产生了深刻的影响,并成为武士道发生的重要精神根源。