Gate 04 of 10
Jin 仁
Compassion
Carry yours as a reminder that a kind heart is the strongest thing you own.
Inspired by
Kumagai Naozane · 1141–1207
At the battle of Ichi-no-Tani in 1184, Naozane pulled an enemy warrior from his horse and tore off his helmet, only to find a boy no older than his own son. He wanted to let him go, but other riders were closing in and the duty fell to him. The grief never left him. He gave up the sword and lived the rest of his life as a monk.
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Gate 05 · Rei 礼 · Respect