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Songs of Flying Dragons – Though he was busy with war, he loved the way of the scholar
Identifier
027089
Type of Spiritual Experience
Background
A description of the experience
From the Columbia Anthology of Traditional Korean Poetry – edited by Peter Lee
From Songs of Flying Dragons
He was consistent from beginning to end.
Meritorious subjects were truly loyal to him.
He secured the throne for myriad years.
Would his royal works ever cease?
Though he was busy with war,
He loved the way of the scholar.
His work of achieving peace
Shone brilliantly.
He did not boast of his natural gifts,
His learning was equally deep.
The vast scope of royal works
Was indeed great.
Upon receiving an old scholar
He knelt down with due politeness.
What can you say about
His respect for scholarship?
The source of the experience
Taejo of JoseonConcepts, symbols and science items
Symbols
Science Items
Activities and commonsteps
Commonsteps
Avoiding conflictCampaign against the misuse of power
Compassion
Courage
Empathy
Friendship and companionship
Humility
Justice
Peacemaking and diplomacy
Restraining your use of power
Serving others [charity]