Hi,
I agree with the direction this thread is taking, though I would like to add my thoughts regarding a couple of the interpretations
I feel that the word 'master' rather than 'teacher' is quite an important part of the first law as it implies a subtley different relationship. For example: By calling someone 'master' you acknowledge that they are in fact a number of levels above you in their development, an acknowledgement which enables us to develop at the greatest possible rate ouselves. I also feel that we are more inclined to 'learn' what teachers teach us, and 'practice' what the master teaches us. Though of course this is merely my personal intellectualisation of the wording..
I'm with Tapio on seeing 'love' included in number 9 however
Regarding uki's comments; I agree that he is refering to attachment, however they are lacking context and relevence to the thread, which I believe was the reason for Andrew Sipak's request for clarification.
Nick.
I agree with the direction this thread is taking, though I would like to add my thoughts regarding a couple of the interpretations
- Respect your teacher, honor the tradition, and love fellow students as you would your brothers and sisters.
- Train the Shaolin arts diligently, and strive towards physical, mental, and emotional health.
- Be filial towards your parents, respectful towards the elderly, and protective of the young.
- Uphold righteousness, and strive to be both wise and courageous.
- Do not be ungrateful or unscrupulous; do not ignore the natural laws of the Universe, nor the laws of man.
- Do not rape, molest, steal, rob, abduct, cheat, or lie.
- Avoid associating with evil people; similarly, avoid evil in yourself.
- Do not abuse power, be it official or physical.
- Be humane and compassionate; strive to spread peace and happiness.
- Be chivalrous and generous, and pass on the Shaolin arts to deserving students.
I feel that the word 'master' rather than 'teacher' is quite an important part of the first law as it implies a subtley different relationship. For example: By calling someone 'master' you acknowledge that they are in fact a number of levels above you in their development, an acknowledgement which enables us to develop at the greatest possible rate ouselves. I also feel that we are more inclined to 'learn' what teachers teach us, and 'practice' what the master teaches us. Though of course this is merely my personal intellectualisation of the wording..
I'm with Tapio on seeing 'love' included in number 9 however
Regarding uki's comments; I agree that he is refering to attachment, however they are lacking context and relevence to the thread, which I believe was the reason for Andrew Sipak's request for clarification.
Nick.
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