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Eight Fold Path In The Last Samurai

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In conclusion The Last Samurai is a movie that experiences real life events but, its views and messages can play a role in Buddha’s teaching. The Eight Fold Path is the last step in The Four Noble Truths which allows individuals to change their lives and actions. The first example is how the Emperor is expressing his goals in which how he wants Japan to become like. This reflect Right View and Intention because at the time of where Japan as a country there was a desperate need to become more westernize and for the stay the way they are now. The Emperor’s dream both wanted to honor the people that wanted Japan to evolve yet, keeping the traditions from the past alive. The second example dealt with Algren sparring with Nobutada. What Algren

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