New: hagakureAll contenthive-129948hive-196917krhive-185836hive-183959zzansteemphotographyhive-150122hive-101145hive-180932hive-166405hive-183397hive-144064uncommonlabhive-184714hive-188619bitcoinkrsuccesshive-103599hive-193637hive-145157hive-193186hive-179660hive-180301TrendingNewHotLikerszyce (32)in philosophy • 7 years agoLook in the mirrorBe sure to look at yourself in the mirror when fixing your appearance. This is a secret tip. People look slovenly because they do not check themselves in a mirror. Correct your diction at home when…zyce (32)in philosophy • 7 years agoGrace and courageTannen used to say the following: “If a Buddhist monk is not compassionate on the outside and courageous inside his heart, he will never become enlightened in the Buddhist Way. In the case of a…zyce (32)in philosophy • 7 years agoThis empty worldWhile walking together along the path, Master Jōchō proclaimed, “Are men not like masterfully controlled puppets? It is magnificent craftsmanship that allows us to walk, jump, prance, and speak even…zyce (32)in philosophy • 7 years agoLive the exact momentHow should one reply when asked, what is the most important thing to aspire to in one’s training? Let me try to answer: “Pure will ( shōnen ) in every moment.” Many neglect this attitude. When one…zyce (32)in philosophy • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.How to handle drinking correctlyOne should always be careful to behave properly at social gatherings. Careful observation of revelries show that the majority of men are resigned to getting totally drunk. Partaking in alcohol is…zyce (32)in philosophy • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Encouragement is better than sympathyIf one is insensitive when sympathizing with a man who is plagued by misery by blurting lame comments like “How sorry I feel for you,” he will become even more despondent and unable to see reason.…zyce (32)in philosophy • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Be determinedAn ancient saying goes: “Think, and decide in seven breaths.” Lord Takanobu commented: “One’s judgement will diminish with prolonged deliberation.” Lord Naoshige said: “Matters decided at a…zyce (32)in philosophy • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.No end to lifelong exercisesA master swordsman relayed the following narrative in his old age: “Training over a lifetime involves various phases. Unskilled men at the lowest level will make little progress at the start of…zyce (32)in philosophy • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.A man whose heart is in harmony with that of his masterSagara Kyuma was at one in body and soul with his lord, and he attended him with selfless dedication as if he was ‘already dead.’ He was one in a thousand. Once, in the seventh year of Enpo (1679)…zyce (32)in philosophy • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Be prepared for any situationThere is disparity in the military tactics and strategy ( gungaku ) demonstrated by men who are prepared, and those who are not. The prepared warrior is not only able to solve problems in a quick…zyce (32)in philosophy • 7 years agosteemCreated with Sketch.Suppressing a yawnYawning in the presence of others is impolite. If the urge to yawn suddenly arises, rub your forehead in an upward stroke to suppress it. If this is not enough to restrain the yawn, use the tip of…neoconqueso (53)in rain • 7 years agoMeditations on Rain - Exploring the Hagakure IIgiphy “There is something to be learned from a rainstorm. 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…vigilantrespawn (57)in ghostdog • 7 years agoAnd the courage to know the differenceOne bad mama jammer if a movie. Smooth writing. Transitions flow throughout. And I highly recommend. Oozing with vibes of a sullen kind.
