that what we learn, what we read, what we take in on a daily, weekly, monthly, yearly; but more importantly,… on a “moment to moment basis,” has to be understood, that it must be made “yours.”

If you learn something about honor. “question it.” seek other forms (“Path’s” –Miyamoto Musashi’s Book of Five Rings”)

If you do not, you will simply be Dim witted, and only have so much you can share with those who know nothing of the subject. But it is imperative, that you DO share what it is that you do know, when the times comes.

Branch outward. Flourish. Learn what you can, as often as you can. And Seek Perfection, in all that you do.

I recommend that, if you havent already, Pick up the book(s):

“Musashi’s Book of Five Rings.”
“Hagakure”
“Art of War” Sun Tzu
“Yojukune”
“Way of the Peaceful Warrior”
“Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior”
“Siddhartha”

these are all very good books.

Enjoy.

*bows out respectfully*

~Skattosan

Im not saying that this is bad post just want to know the truth. What are the sources of this artcile?

thanx wery much

Parado2x@azet.sk

I agree to an extent with John. ‘Follow your path, seek what speaks truth to your own heart, mind and soul.’

“It is bad when one thing becomes two. One should not look for anything else in the Way of the Samurai. It is the same for anything that is called a Way. If one understands things in this manner, he should be able to hear about all ways and be more and more in accord with his own.”
–Hagakure, and ‘Ghost Dog’s’ quote of from Hagakure.

so having quoted this, dont look for anything else, in anything; because everything that is there within it, is there.

to try to say that religion and the way of the samurai, or bushido code, or just the simple way of living, from one person to the next, is the same, well…. is in accurate.

but… “all things are connected.”

“If one were to say in a word what the condition of being a samurai is, its basis lies first in seriously devoting one’s body and soul to his master. ”
– hagakure again,
so some things can be applied to be considered, “in relation” to something else.
so basically… in regards to religion, or belief, one can apply this above quote.

here is another from Hagakure that took me a while to understand:

“When meeting with a sudden shower, you try not to get wet and run quickly along the road. But doing such things as passing under the eaves of houses, you still get wet. When you are resolved from the beginning, you will not be perplexed, though you still get the same soaking. This understanding extends to everything.”

i’ve read Hagakure at least 6 times from what i can remember.

from the age of at least 4-6, i started learning more and more about the way of bushido. (even if i wasnt doing it directly).

I have my own path.

I share what I have learned, read, and things of that nature.

I am nothing more than my own opinions, and experiences.

I owe everything, to the things people, and experiences that have come and gone into my life.

when faced with a question, one should first ask it within themselves, and answer with honesty.

i’ll leave it at that for now.

~Scott Forest Pulsipher

ps: here is some contact info:

http://www.myspace.com/redwood_forest_owl

While I respect people’s right to follow their conscience in religion, to say that “all religions are true” is to say that truth does not exist. Many religions have elements in common, but where they contradict each other, only one (or perhaps, neither) can be true. It’s logic, my friend. As to which is true, that is where discourse and rhetoric have their place. It’s important to search and discuss (as in here) and disagree where we must.

Chase the truth, and when you find where you believe it to be, hold fast to it until it is proven otherwise – but continue the pursuit.

Only one religion can possibly be true.

Rectitude-the way to deside
Free will that god gave us for eart

Courage
not to fear the miricals god beholds

Benevolence
god teaches us to bear with and confert each other for girfs and serimonial times

Politeness
god tells us to for give our neighbors trust passes never hold gruges and to love everyone

Honesty and sincerity
well that explains it as it says

Honor
god used the word honor thy mother thy father and thy lord

Loyalty
he wishes that the world would stay loyal to him

Carater self control
as for bushido this is most important to christains as well
before we can inherate the earth we need to have a since of charater and self control

so now the question if i switched my god with the lord of the japan land and you switch the lord of the japan land what is really the differance

i believe all religons or true and nothing is or can be wrong about them so this is not an attack

Valor, courage, bravery.
Hardness, and coolness.
Patience and endurence.
Benevolence and trustworthiness.
never lose self- control.

sense of honor and justice
sincerity and straightforwardness

simplicity and purity.

For each family their was a different code of honor, conduct, or princibles. Each samurai that was improperly trained had committed most the crimes we hear about behind the hidden leaves.

“Hagakure, the book of the Samurai”
(of which, i have obtained the following four vows:
‘today I vow:
-to never be outdone in the Way of the Samurai.
-to be of Good Use to the Master.
-to be Filial to my Parents.
-to manifest great compassion, and to act for the sake of man.
pg. 169, in the old text, there is a newer version with pictures in the front, offsetting this page amount by apprx 10-13 pages.)

“Miyamoto Musashi’s Book of Five Rings”
this book, from what i remember has the quote:
‘Today is a victory over myself of yesterday. Tomorrow is my victory over lesser men.”

the “Way of the Peaceful Warrior” – “Sacred Journey of the Peaceful Warrior” book’s by Dan Millman
(LIFE changing books…. be prepared for what you cannot prepare for.)

“Siddhartha” by Herman Hesse, a Great American Classic.
about Enlightenment, and one person’s path in search of.

—

I have studied… I have lived, and I have Experienced.

There are many opinions on what any given person feels to be “the right set of ‘ways’.”

But I’ll Say this, “my uncle enviously nag’s at me, referring to me as acting like a ‘know it all.’ I cannot say that I am a ‘know it all’ though I feel that within myself…
I have had magnificent examples in my life… showing my what it actually means, to be “observant, … compassionate,… loving…” — you name it… I have most likely had an example of it,… ALL making me WHO, and WHAT I am as a Human being, to this day.

Go out into the world… and find out (for your own self) what YOUR definition of what a ‘human being should be defined, act, and be’ in existence.

It is up to each of us, to help one another, you know… those people that walk by you, every day… your fellow brother or sister, elder, or toddler…

Go out of your way to do a Favor (every chance you get)….

Just recently… I have seen a massive change in the way I spend my time.

I dont really sloth around anymore… it’s like I cant Accept anything less than making sure there are no dishes in the sink,… the floor is vacumed,… or that the laundry is done… before i go and do something totally unproductive like playing games, or wander off for a walk.

By saying that (what i just said) I basically am saying, ’search for standards that you hold for yourself… and try set them higher than what you yourself accept of yourself.’

If someone ever tells you, ‘you’re lame’ or that ‘you’re goals are meaningless…’

Pay no heed to these people.

Instead… take what they said… and set your standards that much higher, why? might you ask… well… because they just gave you something to prove to yourself. ^_^

when my uncle said that to me… I began to silence myself. I kept my comments to myself.

Because what I know that is true to myself, needs no explanation to NO other person. If it is true to myself, and what I believe is acceptable to all humanity, and or the Divine beyond, or higher powers at be… then there is no man or woman, that can sway such a belief. and if so… it would take massive planning and effort.

In any case… Be true to yourself always. Stand up for what you Believe in; and find your own personal Definitions for what these mean, and are to you:

honor
compassion
duty
service
loyalty
respect
humility
honesty
understanding
knowledge (true knowledge)

and whatever else you feel needs to be defined for you, and your own reasons.”

Your inspirational writer,

~Scott Forest Pulsipher
The Redwood Forest Owl
Leader of the Redwood Samurai