The central part of Buddhism expressed in the quote that appealed to samurai who practiced Zen is self-control and discipline. This aligns with the samurai's pursuit of mastery over oneself, reflecting their values of discipline and self-mastery in their practice and approach to life.
Read the following quote from Buddhist scripture Dhammapada. “Well-makers lead the water (wherever they like); fletchers bend the arrow; carpenters bend a log of wood; wise people master themselves.” What central part of Buddhism expressed in the quote appealed to samurai who practiced Zen? (1 point) Responses patience patience self-control and discipline self-control and discipline purity purity loyalty and obedience//
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