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Musashi Authored a famous book called The Book of Five Rings which is still studied today for its wisdom and philosophy on how to live “the way of the warrior”. Miyamoto Musashi born in 1584, he was an legendary Japanese swordsman, a renowned warrior and his teachings are still studied today, but most importantly, his rules for life are incredibly inspirational. He was famous for using two swords at once. He went his entire life undefeated as a Ronin winning over 60 duels in the process. According to his text, ‘The Way of Walking Alone’ Dokkodo this is how we must all live our lives: 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 nor 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. Master Your Evolution...  |
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