Ei. Wa. Chi.

[gurdymonkey]

Because it deserves to be posted again and I'm stuck home sick anyway.

(Photo courtesy of Mozelle Williams)

"It has been said by some that the warriors of the Heavenly Kingdom do not belong on the Field of Honor.
(Samurai do not belong in the lists)

The Three Vows of Honour

• I vow to honor my foe and call his blows fairly and trust that he is fair in turn.
• I vow to honor my chosen ancestors, to learn well their weapons and the manner in which they wield them.
• I vow to honor my hosts, to learn well their weapons and the manner in which they wield them.

It has been said by some that the warriors of the Orient do not act like guests among us and upset the tranquility of the Kingdom.

(Samurai do not act like guests)
(Samurai mar my medieval groove)

The Three Vows of Harmony

• I vow to remember that I am a guest within this society and show gratitude for the hospice.
• I vow to keep my arms, armour, and dress suitable to my station.
• I vow to show respect to the King, the Peers of the Realm, the Nobles and Barons, and all the populace of the Kingdom.

The Three Vows of Knowledge

• I vow to learn deeply of the ways and customs of my chosen ancestors   - to honor, cherish, and emulate them.
• I vow to learn deeply of the ways and customs of my hosts  - to honor, cherish, and emulate them.
• I vow to share what I learn to those who wish to know but never preach to those who do not."

    -  Otagiri Tatsuzou, October 25, 2005.

Comments

[baronalejandro.livejournal.com]

Hospice?

[gurdymonkey.livejournal.com]

I think he meant hospitality.

[gryffindorgrrl.livejournal.com]

Words for everyone to live by - not just "visitors". Thank you for posting - it's beautiful.

[eleryth.livejournal.com]

I agree. I've read it here before, and it's always nice to read again.

[broider-barones.livejournal.com]

if only all of us in the organization would strive to do this - it would be "The Dream"
thank-you for posting

[gurdymonkey.livejournal.com]

Makes a nice mantra too: Ei, wa, chi.