Chivalry Means Service

Scott Farrell is a director of today's Knight Taoist Education Program, a historical fencing instructor and a contributor to the book "Martial Arts and Philosophy".

A writer Ramon Llull of the 13th century wrote that the Cavaliers are "the most capable people". Interestingly, "knight" was originally "servant". Interpretation of the modern chivalry should not emphasize self-serving behavior to impress others, but emphasize duty, encouragement, and service.

In order to comply with the modern "Knight's Code", we must find a way to escape the confusion of our own interests and help others with humility and generosity.

Instead, following the modern "knight's law", you need to find some way to look around and help other people. Let someone merge traffic with you. Volunteers work in non-profit organizations. Help colleagues and classmates who are working hard to complete the project

A recent study at Yale University 's Infant Recognition Center shows that human beings are actually born seeking help - even before the baby can talk, he or she can instinctively aid You will find that you need help to lend a hand. Independence, narcissism, and irrational attitudes only develop later in life.

Today's culture seems like a positive design. You need to work hard to reconnect with their instinctive, thoughtful and arrog instinct - break through the shell of "this is all I do" and "I am your What can we do for it? "

Of course, that is not all. The Order is a complex moral and philosophical code, including honesty, justice, courtesy, and business ideas - they all make the world easier to use. However, "serving people" is the core. Today's volunteer activities, encouraging local communities, environmental protection trends show that we can do our best to use the concept of knight's spirit to help others and make the world a better place I will.

The notion of chivalry has a set of laws or regulations that people call a knight medal. In order to take action of a knight, we must promise to comply with these norms. In the most basic terms, the night spirit code is a guideline for a qualified night. Cavaliers has an obligation to comply with the Knight Law without violating laws and regulations (). - The influence of the law of King Arthur and the Chivalry Today, many young children are asked about their favorite hero who teaches many superheroes seen on TV. In front of Superman, Batman and Spider - Man there was also a legend of King Arthur and his round table knight. The story of a heroic knight and its king gave western society a wonderful literature. And it is still well known today.

The word "chivalry" comes from the French "Chevalier" knight, knight, or brave young man. The definition of the Order can be described as a term often associated with the medieval knighthood system and includes values ​​of courtly love including honor, courage, courtesy, sincerity, medieval knights, and valiant knights It refers to the code of conduct. The knight is the honorary code of the knight. An important part of the Order is to show respect and a heroism to women. "Knight Code" is an important part of society and living of people living in the Middle Ages and the present age. Everyone appreciates and understands Chivalry Code.

Ideal norm of military and social behavior of aristocratic nobility in the late medieval period. The word "chivalry" comes from the old French Cheval (horse), and the knight literally means "equestrian". In many cases, only wealthy aristocrats can buy the expensive armor, weapons, and horses needed to fight. Therefore, Knight Spurs symbolizes the act of becoming a knight. The rights of the knights in the second half of the Middle Ages have been inherited to their fathers, but may also be awarded by the king or lords as service reward.