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The Brush and the Sword: How Musashi's Art Reve...

Discover why Japan's greatest swordsman spent his final decades mastering ink painting instead of perfecting his dueling technique. Learn how Miyamoto Musashi's art reveals the same principles that made him...

Beyond the Sword: Musashi as Artist, Philosophe...

Discover Miyamoto Musashi beyond the sword—as accomplished artist, poet, and philosopher. Learn how Japan's greatest warrior achieved mastery across multiple disciplines by finding universal principles that connected swordsmanship, painting, strategy,...

The Life of Miyamoto Musashi: From Wild Child t...

From abandoned child to Japan's greatest swordsman—discover the remarkable life of Miyamoto Musashi. Learn how the "Wild Child" became an undefeated duelist, master artist, and philosopher who wrote the timeless...

The Five Core Themes of the Dokkōdō: Ancient Wi...

Five universal themes run through Miyamoto Musashi's Dokkōdō: taking full responsibility, freeing yourself from unnecessary attachments, choosing function over form, committing completely to your path, and accepting life's natural flow....

Understanding the Dokkodo: Musashi's Final Test...

Discover the Dokkōdō—Miyamoto Musashi's final philosophical testament written seven days before his death in 1645. Learn about this remarkable document containing twenty-one principles for living with purpose and integrity, and...

The 21 Principles of the Dokkodo

This article explores the 21 Principles of the Dokkodo, a set of life guidelines written by legendary samurai Miyamoto Musashi. It provides historical context for the Dokkodo, translates each principle...