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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...

The Dokkōdō vs. Modern Self-Help: Ancient Wisdo...

Modern self-help promises quick fixes but often creates more problems. Miyamoto Musashi's 400-year-old Dokkōdō takes the opposite approach: remove what you don't need instead of adding more. His ancient principles...