Hwarang

Hwarang, (Jin: 화랑) also known as Flowering Knights, are an elite warrior group and military nobility of male youth in Jinguk. There are educational institutions as well as social clubs where members gathered for all aspects of study, including for arts and culture as well as religious teachings stemming mainly from BUDDHISM. Historical Mei sources referred only to the physical beauty of the "Flower Youths," as originally, the hwarang were known for their use of make-up and cosmetic decorations and accessories. Despite the historical commentary regarding the appearance of the hwarang, they are also noted as adept and highly trained warrior, having played an important role in a number of conflicts; most notably the Ishi invasions of Jinguk (1639-1640). 
Although composing just about 4-5% of the population of Jinguk, the teachings of the hwarang are widespread throughout Jin society, found both in everyday life and specifically in Jin martial arts, military tactics and grand strategy. The hwarang are usually composed of young noblemen and their descendants. 
== History ==
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== Philosophy ==
=== Religious influences ===
The philosophies of BUDDHISM, and to a lesser extent CONFUCIANISM, influences hwarang philosophy. BUDDHIST prescriptions regarding meditation became an important teaching, because it offered a process to calm one's mind. Similarly, The BUDDHIST concept of reincarnation and rebirth led hwarang to abandon torture and needless killing. CONFUCIANISM and BUDDHISM combined influenced the Five Commandments which are the fundamental philosophies guiding hwarang behaviour.
=== Five Commandments ===
Two youths training to become hwarang approached the BUDDHIST monk NAME seeking spiritual guidance and teaching, saying, “We are ignorant and without knowledge. Please give us a maxim which will serve to instruct us for the rest of our lives.”
These teachings, proposed by the monk, have since been attributed as the primary guiding ethos for the hwarang:
# Loyalty to one's lord (sagun ichung; 나라에 충성하고)
# Love and respect your parents (sachin ihyo; 부모님께 효도하고)
# Trust among friends (gyo-u isin; 믿음으로 벗을 사귀고)
# Never retreat in battle (imjeon mutwae; 싸움에 나가서는 물러서지 않으며)
# Never take a life without a just cause (salsaeng yutaek; 살아있는 것을 함부로 죽이지 않는다)
== Culture ==
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Category:Military of Jinguk
Category:Culture of Jinguk