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Post by the_downward_spiral on Apr 16, 2004 7:31:48 GMT -5
*Continues to listen in silence*
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Post by latyrx7 on Apr 16, 2004 7:57:33 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,000]Perhaps you could give us your take on these lesson? What do they mean to you?[/glow]
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Post by the_downward_spiral on Apr 16, 2004 8:04:46 GMT -5
These lessons could easily be applied to your own life or that of others. That is why I find them interesting. Especially the teaching on how a man was made fun of because he was different. (Speaking a different tongue)
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Post by lust on Apr 16, 2004 11:37:43 GMT -5
[shadow=purple,left,300]I think in this one, it should be LYDIA instead of HYDIA!![/shadow] ;D
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Post by Aqualec on Apr 17, 2004 10:42:22 GMT -5
Fom everything ive read so far it is very intresting master sensei
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Post by latyrx7 on Apr 18, 2004 2:25:51 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,000]'There are many people who, by being attached to a martial art and taking apprentices, believe that they have arrived at the full stature of a warrior. But it is a regrettable thing to put forth much effort and in the end become an "artist." In artistic technique it is good to learn to the extent that you will not be lacking. In general, a person who is versatile in many things is considered to be vulgar and to have only a broad knowledge of matters of importance.'
I am no master... [/glow]
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Post by Aqualec on Apr 18, 2004 22:22:49 GMT -5
That is what i believe as well. That we all can learn something new. Even people who are skilled in the highest of martial arts.
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Post by Finally the Shot HAS COME BACK on Apr 19, 2004 1:58:49 GMT -5
That's true, even the master of all can learn more, but for me its incase of needing to learn more!
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Post by latyrx7 on Apr 21, 2004 8:58:10 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,000]To give a person one's opinion and correct his faults is an important thing. It is compassionate and comes first in matters of service. But the way of doing this is extremely difficult. To discover the good and bad points of a person is an easy thing, and to give an opinion concerning them is easy, too. For the most part, people think that they are being kind by saying the things that others find distasteful or difficult to say. But if it is not received well, they think that there is nothing more to be done. This is completely worthless. It is the same as brining shame to a person by slandering him. It is nothing more than getting it off one's chest.
To give a person an opinion one must first judge well whether that person is of the disposition to receive it or not. One must become close with him and make sure that he continually trusts one's word. Approaching subjects that are dear to him, seek the best way to speak and to be well understood. Judge the occasion, and determine whether it is better by letter or at the time of leave-taking. Praise his good points and use every device to encourage him, perhaps by talking about one's own faults without touching on his, but so that they will occur to him. Have him receive this in the way that a man would drink water when his throat is dry, and it will be an opinion that will correct faults.
This is extremely difficult. If a person s fault is a habit of some years prior, by and large it won't be remedied. I have had this experience myself. To be intimate with alt one's comrades, correcting each other's faults, and being of one mind to be of use to the master is the great compassion of a retainer. By bringing shame to a person, bow could one expect to make him a better man?[/glow]
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Post by latyrx7 on May 9, 2004 23:42:28 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,000]Because we do most things relying only on our own sagacity we become self-interested, turn our backs on reason, and things do not turn out well. As seen by other people this is sordid, weak, narrow and inefficient. When one is not capable of true intelligence, it is good to consult with someone of good sense. An advisor will fulfill the Way when he makes a decision by selfless and frank intelligence because he is not personally involved. This way of doing things will certainly be seen by others as being strongly rooted. It is, for example, like a large tree with many roots. One man's intelligence is like a tree that has been simply stuck in the ground.[/glow]
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Post by Finally the Shot HAS COME BACK on May 10, 2004 2:13:49 GMT -5
So you suggest...that we steal trees, or ask for advice from those obtaining wisdom.
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Post by Devastator (R&S) on May 10, 2004 5:06:21 GMT -5
A young, dark samurai storms in having listened for a while outside.
'Ha! If someone cannot accept their own faults, or refuses to believe them, then he is ignorant, and not worth associating with. Clearly it is the aim of everyman to improve his self- and if any faults are pointed out, he should know of them already! Otherwise he has simply succombed to the fantasies that try and envelop us in everyday life- that we are adequate as we are.
And adopting other dialects is a necessary part of life. By dropping your own when you enter a new area is not a commentary on your reluctance to announce your own origins- it is simply a way to enter into the new society with respect and to settle in and gain aquatainces. After a suitable amount of time, the admiration of others that you will have earnt will allow you to speak of your home town, perhaps even revert back to your original dialect.'
What do you say to that old man?
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Post by latyrx7 on May 10, 2004 18:12:44 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,000]Old? This would mark the second time today one has mentioned, what some may a$$ume to be extreme, the age of others of this realm. I agree with your points, however think this one over.....[/glow] Clearly it is the aim of everyman to improve his self- and if any faults are pointed out, he should know of them already! [glow=blue,2,000]We are human, we error. We also accept these errors in ourselves and others, and even excuse them. However, it maybe better to keep a open mind when one tells you of your short comings, for some times, our faults may not be faults in all lands. Here, a new lesson... Master lttei said, ' 'If one were to say what it is to do good, in a single word it would be to endure suffering. Not enduring is bad without exception."[/glow]
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Post by Finally the Shot HAS COME BACK on May 11, 2004 2:08:13 GMT -5
And Enduring teaches one how to live and survive, right?
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Post by latyrx7 on May 11, 2004 2:36:36 GMT -5
[glow=blue,2,000]Yes, it can. We some times see what we worried us before is of little concern now... for if it comes along our path again, if we look to experience as our guide then we now what steps to take.[/glow]
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