In Japan, there are many kinds of dōs. The term has diverse
and profound meanings, making it a challenge to define. Simply speaking,
dō is a way for people to train the spirit by following
specific practices, with the purpose of mastering life. Prominent examples
of dōs include chadō / sadō (〔 茶 道 〕
so-called “tea ceremony”), kadō (〔 華 道 〕 so-called “flower
arrangement”), shodō (calligraphy), and
bushidō (the ethical code of the samurai). There are
also sport practices such as jūdō (judo),
kendō (kendo) and aikidō (aikido), all
of which are also connected with the culture of dō.