Live by the 21 Precepts from one of the true masters of the world. Miyamoto Musashi


Written by: Miyamoto Musashi , Lawrence Kane , Kris Wilder , Alain Burrese, Lisa Christensen, Dan Anderson

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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.
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. ( accidently edited out) will do in another video.
19. Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help.
20. You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honor.
21. Never stray from the way.


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