Dokkodo

 21 roules for life 

1- Accept everything the way it is.

2 - Do not seek pleasure for it's own sake.

3 -  Do not, under any circunstances, 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 must preserve your honor.

21 - Never stray from the way.

Author: by Miyamoto Musashi