Virtues Of Tokuno

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Title: Virtues of Tokuno copy

Author: Izrem Verin'Vlos

Original Author:

Lama Ujio Najamura

Index: (Page - Title)

2 - Core Principles

3 - The 6 Virtues

10 - Principles of Balance

14 - The Anti-Virtues

Core Principles:

1. Order

2. Chaos

3. Balance

The Six Virtues:

1. Ethicality

2. Discipline

3. Logic

4. Tolerance

5. Enthusiasm

6. Emotion

Ethicality

The belief that there is a great value in abiding by rules of conduct.

Discipline

The drive to complete a task and avoid the distractions that will prevent it's completion.

Logic

Clear, reasoned thought, free from any instinctual biases.

Tolerance

That which encourages the acceptance of all things.

Enthusiasm

The energy that allows one to perform great tasks.

Emotion

The ability to perceive those feelings that come from the heart, as opposed to the coming from the mind.

Principles of Balance

1. Harmony

2. Dedication

3. Rationality

Harmony

Arises from Ethicality and Tolerance.

The ability to be at peace with the self, the individual, and the world. Dedication Arises from Discipline and Enthusiasm.

That which permits one to surmount obstacles and lead others.

Rationality

Arises from Logic and Emotion.

The ability to comprehend life and understand the world around us.

The Anti-Virtues

Where as the True Virtues show what is desired in those of Tokuno, the corresponding polar opposite virtus, or Anti-Virtues, are being sighted hre as reference to help generate more understanding of what counteracts True Virtue.

When the Anti-Virtues are understood, clarity is gained in what one should strive not to be.

The Anti-Virtues:

1. Prejudice

2. Apathy

3. Ruthlessness

4. Anarchy

5. Wantonness

6. Insanity

Prejudice - Arises from Ethicality without Tolerance. Disrespect for the beliefs and rights of others.

Apathy - Arises from Discipline without Enthusiasm. A spirit of hopelessnes which retards positive action.

Ruthlessness - Arises from Logic without Emotion. Taking self-advancing actions without regard to the wants of needs of others.

Anarchy - Arises from Tolerance without Ethicality. A lack of standards of conduct.

Wantonness - Arises from Enthusiasm without Discipline. Acting without self- restraint.

Insanity - Arises from Emotion without Logic. An inability to overcome emotional impulses with rational thoughts.