The power of ritual

Michel 2022-04-23 07:05:31

I like the ancient Japanese, because they do things seriously and have a full sense of ritual. Although the modern Japanese have retained some of their traditions, they are at least superficially indistinguishable from other countries.

The sense of ritual comes from the lack of material, so whenever there is a good thing, you must bathe and change your clothes, take it seriously, and taste it in small bites. Just like the British tea, it is not easy to come by, so there is the ceremony of afternoon tea. Over time, it has become a kind of etiquette, tea ceremony, chess, martial arts, kendo, karate. On the contrary, if there is enough material, it doesn't matter, there are many anyway. It is difficult to form such etiquette in China because the ruling class is always materially abundant.

Because of the existence of rituals, over time, some of them took it seriously and formed the habit of doing things seriously. It is formal and solemn, which makes people feel awe and cannot be underestimated. Of course, most of them are still ordinary people, and only those who work seriously have become outstanding craftsmen and are respected by others.

Sanada Hiroyuki should have really practiced kendo, and he has a special style in his gestures. I checked it, and sure enough, I have been practicing martial arts since childhood.

Well, yes, reading makes one think.

Yugo Zenemon's question: I obeyed the lord's orders, what's wrong, why should I cut my belly! ?

In other words, when Uemon learned that Qingbingwei's sword was a bamboo sword, what did that weak but sharp and sinister gaze remind you of?

I guess many people, like me, thought ashamed that the old man thought he had a chance to kill Qingbingwei, but he didn't think so, the old man felt insulted and thought that the opponent didn't take himself seriously at all, and actually used a bamboo sword, and actually Using the small sword that can only be used to cut the abdomen, the old man actually became angry and fought against the Qinghei in the end.

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Extended Reading
  • Cameron 2022-03-30 09:01:11

    Perseverance and perseverance to family, responsibility and responsibility, not every man can do. Insipidity is the most unbearable purgatory, but Twilight Kiyobei ​​regards him as happiness. This gap makes the film more tense and shocking, moving and warm. It's so beautiful!

  • Kennith 2022-03-31 09:01:09

    Four and a half stars! An ordinary man struggles hard to live an ordinary and happy life with his family~~ The hero's forbearance and perseverance in life is very well interpreted.

The Twilight Samurai quotes

  • Seibei Iguchi: I am ashamed to say that over many years of hardship with two daughters, a sick wife and an aged mother, I have lost the desire to wield a sword. A serious fight, the killing of a man, requires animal ferocity and calm disregard for one's own life. I have neither of those within me now. Perhaps in a month... alone with the beasts in the hills I could get them back. But tomorrow, I am afraid, is completely impossible.

  • Zenemon Yogo: So they sent you...

    Seibei Iguchi: Zenemon Yogo, by order of the clan, I come for your life. Draw your sword, please.

    Zenemon Yogo: [Intoxicated] Have a drink? I know you're all keyed up, but I'm going to run.

    Seibei Iguchi: Run?

    Zenemon Yogo: Yep. I want you to let me get away. If you please.

    Seibei Iguchi: I didn't expect that fromt he clan's best one-sword man. My orders are to kill you. I can't let you escape.

    Zenemon Yogo: Don't be so impatient, you can kill me at anytime. I'd like to talk to you. Have a seat. It's a nice day.