Katsumoto, the samurai leader, after studying his enemy (Algren) begins to respect the captain as a fellow warrior. ... Once back Algren finds that modern civilization isn't quite the same as the peaceful Japanese country-side. ...

• Word Count: 505
• Approx Pages: 2
• Grade Level: High School

Rinzai Zen became popular with the samurai - the warrior class and that influenced the development of Zen throughout the medieval Japanese society. ... For many centuries, Japanese Zen masters have built gardens of skilfully arranged rocks and white raked sand, creating silent gardens for peaceful meditation. Compared to the Western garden, the Zen garden is peaceful, and gives importance to the space rather than geometric form. ...

• Word Count: 1192
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School

Rinzai Zen became popular with the samurai - the warrior class and that influenced the development of Zen throughout the medieval Japanese society. ... For many centuries, Japanese Zen masters have built gardens of skilfully arranged rocks and white raked sand, creating silent gardens for peaceful meditation. Compared to the Western garden, the Zen garden is peaceful, and gives importance to the space rather than geometric form. ...

• Word Count: 1192
• Approx Pages: 5
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School