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Post by latyrx7 on Apr 12, 2004 10:07:00 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,000]*L7 enters the temple of the Samurai and sits before his peers. Today he has decided to see if there minds are ready to expand and try a new way of thought. He has come to discuss the way of the Samurai with them.*
From the first Chapter.
'Although it stands to reason that a samurai should be mindful of the Way of the Samurai, it would seem that we are all negligent. Consequently, if someone were to ask, "What is the true meaning of the Way of the Samurai?" the person who would be able to answer promptly is rare. This is because it has not been established in one's mind beforehand. From this, one's unmindfulness of the Way can be known. Negligence is an extreme thing.'[/glow]
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Post by the_downward_spiral on Apr 13, 2004 7:37:55 GMT -5
*Sits cross legged infront of L7* Tell me more Master Splinter.... errr. L7.
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Post by latyrx7 on Apr 13, 2004 11:03:15 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,000]More you desire, then more I shall tell.....
'According to their nature, there are both people who have quick intelligence, and those who must withdraw and take time to think things over. Looking into this thoroughly, if one thinks selflessly and adheres to the four vows of the Nabeshima samurai, surprising wisdom will occur regardless of the high or low points of one's nature.' People think that they can clear up profound matters if they consider them deeply, but they exercise perverse thoughts and come to no good because they do their reflecting with only self-interest at the center.' Do you understand?[/glow]
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Post by the_downward_spiral on Apr 13, 2004 11:21:42 GMT -5
I understand master.... now what is the answer! You know what I mean!
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Post by latyrx7 on Apr 14, 2004 9:02:23 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,000]HYDIA does not come up in the pages of Hagakure...[/glow]
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Post by the_downward_spiral on Apr 14, 2004 9:28:51 GMT -5
Master, I am afraid that if I do not find out soon I may be forced to injure you.
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Post by latyrx7 on Apr 14, 2004 9:47:32 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,000]A man is a good retainer to the extent that he earnestly places importance in his master. This is the highest sort of retainer. If one is born into a prominent family that goes back for generations, it is sufficient to deeply consider the matter of obligation to one's ancestors, to lay down one's body and mind, and to earnestly esteem one's master. It is further good fortune if, more than this, one has wisdom and talent and can use them appropriately. But even a person who is good for nothing and exceedingly clumsy will be a reliable retainer if only he has the determination to think earnestly of his master. Having only wisdom and talent is the lowest tier of usefulness.[/glow]
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Post by the_downward_spiral on Apr 14, 2004 10:15:29 GMT -5
Please continue.
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Post by Finally the Shot HAS COME BACK on Apr 14, 2004 13:10:30 GMT -5
Cowabunga dude! I mean...eh go on...Bodacious man!
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Post by DameJinx on Apr 15, 2004 5:36:05 GMT -5
can you just feed me this intravenously to the brain? please?? ;D
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Post by latyrx7 on Apr 15, 2004 8:27:34 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,000]What part is it you don't understand?
(And don't worry, I don't get all of it myself either)
Shall we continue with our conversation?[/glow]
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Post by the_downward_spiral on Apr 15, 2004 9:25:28 GMT -5
Continue sensei. (Unlike the rest of you bimps I'm finding this interesting! )
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Post by latyrx7 on Apr 15, 2004 10:04:39 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,000]To understand these teachings, its best to be open minded, but as well, to remember as best one can. For in life, as you trravel the road you may encounter a situation where the advice needed to help you guide your way through is in these lessons. It is important for discussion of these lessons be spoken, and no pride or ego should fall in the way. For it is not our intelligence that hidders us, but our current state of mind.
Now....
'A certain person spent several years of service in Osaka and then returned home. When he made his appearance at the local bureau, everyone was put out and he was made a laughingstock because he spoke in the Kamigata dialect. Seen in this light, when one spends a long time in ado or the Kamigata area, he had better use his native dialect even more than usual. When in a more sophisticated area it is natural that one s disposition be affected by different styles. But it is vulgar and foolish to look down upon the ways of one's own district as being boorish, or to be even a bit open to the persuasion of the other place's ways and to think about giving up one's own. That one's own district is unsophisticated and unpolished is a great treasure. Imitating another style is simply a sham. A certain man said to the priest Shungaku, "The Lotus Sutra Sect's character is not good because it's so fearsome." Shungaku replied, "It is by reason of its fearsome character that it is the Lotus Sutra Sect. If its character were not so, it would be a different sect altogether." This is reasonable.'[/glow]
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Post by the_downward_spiral on Apr 15, 2004 10:18:30 GMT -5
I see it all now.....
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Post by latyrx7 on Apr 15, 2004 23:57:05 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,000]'It is difficult for a fool's habits to change to selflessness. In confronting a matter, however, if at first you leave it alone, fix the four vows in your heart, exclude self-interest, and make an effort, you will not go far from your mark.'[/glow]
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