Muni's PlayWritten by Miyamoto Musashi in 1645, the Dokkōdō contains 21 precepts for self-discipline and mental strength.
| # | Maxim |
|---|---|
| 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. |
Reference: Eastern Philosophy