Dokkodo - The Way of Walking Alone

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.