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What is the meaning of Hwarangdo?

Zacharie Brun
Zacharie Brun
2025-08-12 01:16:13
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The name “Hwarang” itself might seem unusual for a warrior class, but in fact it was the perfect name for the warrior-philosopher/spiritual leader. The name has different levels of meaning. “Hwa-rang” possesses the concept of the Um/Yang Theory of dichotomy within its name. The character of “Hwa” means a flower, the feminine component and the character “Rang” stands for man, the masculine component. Together they symbolize the idea that within the universe exists two polar opposing forces, which created all things within the universe. Furthermore, the flower in Buddhism represents the idea of blossoming, coming into being, achieving enlightenment. Also, the flower possesses the essence of beauty without effort, just by merely existing, by being. This is also the aspiration of the Hwarang – to be beautiful within without effort, to be strong without force. Welcome to the exciting and wonderful World of Hwa Rang Do - "The Way of the Flowering Knights". We are not just a martial art, or just a sport, in essence we are a School of Leadership! We hope you will enjoy your journey through our World as we attempt not only to educate and inform, but to offer an experience on what it is to live as a Hwarang - "A Flowering Knight".