Moo Yei Do
Hanging in many of our dojangs we've combined the characters Moo Do with the kanji Yei = respect, etiquette. The kanji is a conjunction of 示 (or 礻) meaning alter, show, manifest or demonstrate and
豊 meaning abundance, lush, bountiful or plenty. In Korea, as well as in Japan and China, Yei 禮 refers to social rules or relationships that are demonstrated through personal and social language and behavior; the way of speech, attitude, and/or behavior toward others. Confucius referred to Yei as all actions committed by a person to build the ideal society.
Virtue, in this Confucian view, is based upon harmony with other people, produced through this type of ethical practice by a growing identification of the interests of self and others. In this regard, Confucius articulated an early version of the Golden Rule:
"What one does not wish for oneself, one ought not to do to anyone else; what one recognises as desirable for oneself, one ought to be willing to grant to others." (Confucius and Confucianism, Richard Wilhelm)
You might hear an Instructor in a San Kil Tang Soo Do dojang say that the rules of the school are written clearly on the wall. We remind all of our students to strive always be peaceful, respectful and disciplined. The lesson of Moo Yei Do is a 24/7 attitude.
豊 meaning abundance, lush, bountiful or plenty. In Korea, as well as in Japan and China, Yei 禮 refers to social rules or relationships that are demonstrated through personal and social language and behavior; the way of speech, attitude, and/or behavior toward others. Confucius referred to Yei as all actions committed by a person to build the ideal society.
Virtue, in this Confucian view, is based upon harmony with other people, produced through this type of ethical practice by a growing identification of the interests of self and others. In this regard, Confucius articulated an early version of the Golden Rule:
"What one does not wish for oneself, one ought not to do to anyone else; what one recognises as desirable for oneself, one ought to be willing to grant to others." (Confucius and Confucianism, Richard Wilhelm)
You might hear an Instructor in a San Kil Tang Soo Do dojang say that the rules of the school are written clearly on the wall. We remind all of our students to strive always be peaceful, respectful and disciplined. The lesson of Moo Yei Do is a 24/7 attitude.
