Rōnin "Sakura" T-Shirt
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Teachings of a Ronin (Sakura and Bushido)
Sakura- Beautiful but short lived, like as in life. Sakura is the Japanese word for the revered cherry blossom tree. This sacred tree has a special symbolic meaning to the Samurai & Bushido. Bu-shi-do or Military-Knight- Way is the moral and ethical code that famed a Japanese Samurai’s life or path.
The Sakura tree is also seen as an important symbolic metaphor for life and the seasons.
Throughout Spring, Summer and Autumn the Sakura tree grows with little noticeable change above ground. Indeed for 49 weeks of the year its energy is purposefully channeled into its roots, forcing these deeper and thus ensuring a stronger, more resilient tree. Throughout winter the Sakura weathers the often-unforgiving elements. This process symbolizes the importance of developing one’s internal strength (Roots).
For just three weeks of the year, as the seasons shift from winter to spring the Sakura blossoms. The Sakura flower is beautiful in sight and fragrance. Spring winds may blow the blooms away- but the Sakura tree still gives its all. The short life and beauty of the blossom has been used as a metaphor for mortality and is an important symbol in Japanese culture.
My personal understanding of the Sakura and what this flower means to me. As a Ronin, I have spent my whole life cultivating my spirit, seeking knowledge and refining my martial techniques. I have pledged utmost loyalty to the service of my God and Country. In battle, one must fight with the knowledge and experience drawing from their internal strength (Roots), while also knowing how fragile their lives are during this process. There is a beauty in understanding this while continuing to put it on the line to serve that higher purpose. A warrior’s life is beautiful in purpose but like the Sakura blossom -it’s short lived. “Life is beautiful but short lived, therefore one must live life in every breath.” -This is the Way of Samurai and the spirit of the Sakura.
Running down left side- The word Sakura (Life in Every Breath) with The "Oda clan" (Sakura) Symbol. The Oda clan (織田氏 Oda-shi) was a family of Japanese daimyōs (War Lords) who became an important political force in the unification of Japan in the mid-16th century.
Back- Ronin Tactics Dragon Stamp.
Right Shoulder- American (Stars Forward Battle) Flag
FEATURES:
Sakura- Beautiful but short lived, like as in life. Sakura is the Japanese word for the revered cherry blossom tree. This sacred tree has a special symbolic meaning to the Samurai & Bushido. Bu-shi-do or Military-Knight- Way is the moral and ethical code that famed a Japanese Samurai’s life or path.
The Sakura tree is also seen as an important symbolic metaphor for life and the seasons.
Throughout Spring, Summer and Autumn the Sakura tree grows with little noticeable change above ground. Indeed for 49 weeks of the year its energy is purposefully channeled into its roots, forcing these deeper and thus ensuring a stronger, more resilient tree. Throughout winter the Sakura weathers the often-unforgiving elements. This process symbolizes the importance of developing one’s internal strength (Roots).
For just three weeks of the year, as the seasons shift from winter to spring the Sakura blossoms. The Sakura flower is beautiful in sight and fragrance. Spring winds may blow the blooms away- but the Sakura tree still gives its all. The short life and beauty of the blossom has been used as a metaphor for mortality and is an important symbol in Japanese culture.
My personal understanding of the Sakura and what this flower means to me. As a Ronin, I have spent my whole life cultivating my spirit, seeking knowledge and refining my martial techniques. I have pledged utmost loyalty to the service of my God and Country. In battle, one must fight with the knowledge and experience drawing from their internal strength (Roots), while also knowing how fragile their lives are during this process. There is a beauty in understanding this while continuing to put it on the line to serve that higher purpose. A warrior’s life is beautiful in purpose but like the Sakura blossom -it’s short lived. “Life is beautiful but short lived, therefore one must live life in every breath.” -This is the Way of Samurai and the spirit of the Sakura.
Running down left side- The word Sakura (Life in Every Breath) with The "Oda clan" (Sakura) Symbol. The Oda clan (織田氏 Oda-shi) was a family of Japanese daimyōs (War Lords) who became an important political force in the unification of Japan in the mid-16th century.
Back- Ronin Tactics Dragon Stamp.
Right Shoulder- American (Stars Forward Battle) Flag
FEATURES:
- 6210 Next Level Men's CVC Crew (Athletic Cut) Order a size larger for a looser fit. 60% Cotton, 40% Blend
- Pull On closure
- 60% combed ring-spun cotton/40% polyester jersey
- 4.3 oz.
- fabric laundered for reduced shrinkage
- 32 singles for extreme softness
- slightly heathered
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Sakura (Japanese Cherry Blossom) The short life and beauty of the Sakura blossom has a metaphor for mortality and is an important symbol to the Warrior Class. "Life is beautiful but short lived, therefore one must live life in every breath."
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