When you cross your threshold and pass out through the gate, go as men who shall never return again. Thus shall you be ready for every adventure you may meet.
The Shundai Zatsuwa by Kyusō, Book One – Benevolence, All “Ways” Enter by Deeds, p.62
Category: Shintoism
Truth
The verses are wretched as you see. But never mind their form, take their truth.
The Shundai Zatsuwa by Kyusō, Book II – Righteousness, The Morning Glory’s Hour, P.73
Fire
The heart is like light. Fire is called light because it shines on things.
The Shundai Zatsuwa by Kyusō, Book Two – Righteousness, The Fleeting, Dream-Like World, Verse 10
Understanding
Heaven is forever and is not to be understood at once, like the promises of men.
The Shundai Zatsuwa by Kyusō, Book Two – Righteousness The Victory of Heaven and Man, p.68
Principles
Though [most men] read books they are in the dark as to principles, and with open eyes they are blind in heart.
The Shundai Zatsuwa by Kyusō, Book One – Benevolence, The Blind of Heart, Verse 26
Manifestation
Even in a single leaf of a tree, or a tender blade of grass, the awe-inspiring Deity manifests Itself.
Urabe-no-Kanekuni
Joy
What joy to dance with outstretched hands!
Kogoshūi, Gleanings from Ancient Stories
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