Dokkodo or Stocism...

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It seems possible that Musashi’s precepts on “walking alone” are similar to those found in stoicism. Musashi was a Stoic! (Samurai of which many were stoic’s by virtue of the Bushido code)

Here are Musashi’s Dokkodo:

• Accept everything just the way it is;
• Do not seek pleasure for its own sake;
• Don’t, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling;
• Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world;
• Be detached from desire your whole life;
• Have no regrets;
• Never be jealous;
• Never let yourself be saddened by a separation;
• Resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for oneself nor others;
• Do not be distracted by love or lust;
• In all things, have no preferences;
• Be indifferent to where you live;
• Do not pursue the taste of good food;
• Don’t hold on to needless things;
• Don’t act following customary things;
• Don’t collect or practice with weapons beyond what is useful;
• Don’t fear death;
• Don’t seek to possess goods or fiefs for your winter years;
• Respect Buddha and the gods without relying on them;
• Don’t lose your honor even if your body is threatened;
• Never stray from the way;

Here are the Stoic’s Precepts/Principles:

Stoic Precepts

• Stay Active; moving promotes health in both body and mind leading to an indomitable spirit.
• Do not fear; fear is the mind killer using psychological chains to hinder that movement.
• Live modestly; free the mind to remain with a free mind and a free spirit to thine oneself remaining true.
• Be grateful; to others and to oneself regardless so the true self thrives and survives.
• Keep above the crowd; be the one who influences group dynamics instead of allowing the group to influence you.
• Follow nature; remain in the present moment as all of nature intended.
• Value time; one’s perception of time that harmonizes with nature and the universe.
• Behold virtue; the very keys that open the righteous doors to the one true path to the one true self.
• Block vices; that which leads one away from the true self dragging one into the dark side away from the light that shines upon the true path.
• Examine yourself; be true to one’s self, see what others see and defeat dissonance and biases to be the one true self.

https://mokestrel.wordpress.com/2016/11/08/guest-post-the-10-stoic-precepts/

Below are eight of the main ethical notions held by the Stoic philosophers.

• Nature: Nature is rational.
• Law of Reason: The universe is governed by the law of reason. Humans can't actually escape its inexorable force, but they can, uniquely, follow the law deliberately.
• Virtue: A life led according to rational nature is virtuous.
• Wisdom: Wisdom is the root virtue. From it spring the cardinal virtues: insight, bravery, self-control, and justice.
• Apathea: Since passion is irrational, life should be waged as a battle against it. Intense feeling should be avoided.
• Pleasure: Pleasure is neither good nor bad. It is only acceptable if it doesn't interfere with the quest for virtue.
• Evil: Poverty, illness, and death are not evil.
• Duty: Virtue should be sought, not for the sake of pleasure, but for duty.

https://www.thoughtco.com/stoics-and-moral-philosophy-4068536

As can be readily perceived both seem to follow the same path - The Way of Dokkodo/Stoicism and the Samurai!

Stoicism May be one concept that is a foundational philosophical principal of martial discipline.

忍耐力 nintairyoku: fortitude, perseverance, stoicism, patience,

Here are the precepts of a stoic samurai:

Here are Bushido's Eight Virtues as explicated by Nitobe:

• I. Rectitude or Justice. ...
• II. Courage. ...
• III. Benevolence or Mercy. ...
• IV. Politeness. ...
• V. Honesty and Sincerity. ...
• VI. Honor. ...
• VII. Loyalty. ...
• VIII. Character and Self-Control.

All, directly or indirectly compliment one another …

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