Blusoul24
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Miyamoto Musashi. Japan’s greatest swordsman. Similar philosophy to stoicism, so I can dig it. Going to be focusing on some of these for the rest of the summer discipline.
I think somebody recommended his book of five rings. I’m going to read that at some point.
The 21 precepts of Dokkodo (the way of solitude- a concept I’ve started exploring with quarterly trips solo into the woods)
1. Accept everything just the way it is.
2. Do not seek pleasure for its own sake.
3. Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.
4. Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.
5. Be detached from desire your whole life long.
6. Do not regret what you have done.
7. Never be jealous.
8. Never let yourself be saddened by a separation.
9. Resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for oneself or others.
10. Do not let yourself be guided by the feeling of lust or love.
11. In all things have no preferences.
12. Be indifferent to where you live.
13. Do not pursue the taste of good food.
14. Do not hold on to possessions you no longer need.
15. Do not act following customary beliefs.
16. Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is useful.
17. Do not fear death.
18. Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age.
19. Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help.
20. You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honour.
21. Never stray from the way.
Lost me with #13. Still, a Book of Five Rings is a life changer.