Sunday, 1 December 2013

Dokkōdō(The Way of Walking Alone)

_Accept everything just the way it is.

_Do not seek pleasure for its own sake.

_Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.

_Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.

_Be detached from desire your whole life.

_Do not regret what you have done.

_Never be jealous.

_Never let yourself be saddened by a separation.

_Resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for oneself nor others.

_Do not let yourself be guided by the feeling of lust or love.

_In all things, have no preferences.

_Be indifferent to where you live.

_Do not pursue the taste of good food.

_Do not hold on to possessions you no longer need.

_Do not act following customary beliefs.

_Do not collect 'weapons' or 'practice with weapons' beyond what is useful.

_Do not fear death.

_Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age.

_Respect God without counting on His help, your effort comes first.

_You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honor.(but Health is always prioritized)

_Never stray from the way.

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