The "way", the "path", of each individual is just that...individual.

There is one universe, there are many living things.  How many worlds are there? Who is powerful? Who is weak?

Knight Dalrymple looks at similarities between the conceptual study of budo and the study of the Templars as formative to character development.

Most look upon the historic Templars as warriors.  Some look upon the historic Templars as monks.  A smaller number yet see them for what they were:  Men.  Men looking for a "better way".  Men who learned from each other and taught each other a "better way" than their previous existence--to blend the spiritual and physical natures of man.

Giving the best of what they had.  Giving up their physical estates.  Giving up their titles and authority.  Giving up their lives to spiritual and physical discipline.  These were the sacrifices that the historic Templars made.  When living they gave it their all.  When fighting they gave it their all.  When sacrificing they gave it their all....

In conjunction with the magnificent seven virtues found in another article, the Japanese tea ceremony reports seven rules that we will also find useful in life.

In a recent news story from Japan we learn that Bushido still plays a large part in public morality.  The story is excerpted in this article, the full story is to be found  HERE.

In the1500’s a particular Japanese Tea Master developed four basic principles for the way of the tea ceremony. These were harmony, respect, purity and tranquility. These principles serve one well on "the Way"...

In the1500’s a particular Japanese Tea Master developed four basic principles for the way of the tea ceremony. These were harmony, respect, purity and tranquility. These principles serve one well on "the Way"...

Ethics are the principles of properbehavior, and some system of ethics or morality is taught in everyculture, society and religion. We can examine general ethicalprinciples and practices by study of a variety of sources...

For those who would know the "Secrets of the Templars" this article will be about as close as you will get.

We are taught the art of the Warrior Poet, my friends.  Educate yourselves so that we can educate others...

Received from Brother Porter in February 2009 was this letter:

I very muched enjoyed looking at the website.  Nicely done.  My name is Cliff Porter and one of my articles, Warrior Poet, is quoted in an article of the same name on your site.  I was very flattered. 

I just wanted to correct one thing.  I was from El Paso County in Colorado...not Texas.  My lodge was El Paso 13 named after the county.  The Masonic Service Association also published this wrong because everyone sees El Paso and thinks Texas.

A fine article by the way and I am humbled that you thought mine was nice as well.  From El Paso County Colorado and now a member of Enlightenment Lodge 198, godspeed and safe travels.

Thank you for your work Brother Porter!  You insight is greatly appreciated.  Please review Brother Porter's work in this article

There are, traditionally, seven virtues that the study of budo cultivates.  Knight Dalrymple shares his interpretation and perspective on these "magnificent seven".

In the1500’s a particular Japanese TeaMaster developed four basic principles for the wayof the tea ceremony. These were harmony, respect,purity and tranquility. These principles serve one well on "the Way"...

Why study kendo?  It is just an oldsword art of little use in today's society...right?  Wrong.  Kendo, thestudy of the Japanese sword art, is very much in keeping with theTemplar Way.

In the 1500’s a particular JapaneseTea Master developed four basic principles for the way of the teaceremony. These were harmony, respect, purity and tranquility. Theseprinciples serve one well on "the Way".

The martial arts are learned andpracticed, usually, at a specific site or location known by the name ofthe tournament grounds, the dojo, the gym, or other names...