Budo Philosophies

[Guitar's Cry]

Originally Posted by Azakel

Can a Mod please change the tittle of this thread to Budo Philosophies. I would like to use quote form other book I have.....thank ou.

I shall go and do so forthwith.

[Azakel]

Originally Posted by Guitar's Cry

I shall go and do so forthwith.

Thank you GC.

"Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment" -Lao-Tzu-
(Zen in the Martial Arts)

[Guitar's Cry]

When I get a hold of my copy of Deshimaru's Zen Way to the Martial Arts, I'll post some quote from it.

[.lava]

Originally Posted by Azakel

Thank you GC.

"Knowing others is wisdom, knowing yourself is Enlightenment" -Lao-Tzu-
(Zen in the Martial Arts)

true! so, Azakel, do you support this saying? if yes, what does "knowing yourself" mean to you? (may i ask?)



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[Azakel]

Originally Posted by .lava

true! so, Azakel, do you support this saying? if yes, what does "knowing yourself" mean to you? (may i ask?)



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Yes I do. To me knowing yourself is knowing your strengths and weakness. Knowing your limits, and what you're willing to put yourself though.

[Azakel]

Originally Posted by .lava

true! so, Azakel, do you support this saying? if yes, what does "knowing yourself" mean to you? (may i ask?)



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I must also thank you for asking that. It made me think a more about the quote and help me understand something about myself.

[Azakel]

From Budo Secrets: Teaching of the Martial Arts Masters: Miyamoto Musashi's Self-Precepts and Nine Articles.

Self-precepts:
Do not violate the laws of society.
Do not see comfort for your person.
Do not play favorites(be free of bias).
Think lightly of yourself and deeply about worldly affairs.
Do not have many desires throughout your life.
Have no regrets regarding personal affairs.
Do not be jealous or envious of others' affairs.
Do not grieve when you have to separate youself from something or someone.
Do not begrudge yourself or others.
Do not think about falling in love.
Do not become infatuated with physical objects.
Do not wish to settle down.
Do not take fine food for yourself.
Do not pile up possessions.
Do not overvalue the thing you have.
Do not become obsessed with having splendid weapons.
When following the Way, do not be afraid of dying.
Do not hoard money for old age.
Venerate Buddhas and Gods but do not rely on them.
Abandon self-interest, and do not seek fame or fortune.
Never separate yourself from the Way of the Warrior.

Nine Articles:
1. Do not think dishonestly.
2. Constantly forge body and mind.
3. Become acquainted with all the arts.
4. Know something about every craft.
5. Learn to gauge the merits and demerits of things.
6. Develop understanding of all matters.
7. Perceive things that are not obvious.
8. Pay attention to the smallest details.
9. Do not waste time on nonessentials.

[Azakel]

From Budo Secrets: Teaching of the Martial Arts Master: Tanseki Ryu Densho:

Three Rule of the Tanseki School of Swordsmanship:

The Three Prohibitions:
1. To give up
2. To misbehave
3. To be clumsy

The Three Joys:
1. Vicissitude
2. Honesty
3. Skillfulness

The Three Evils:
1. Fear
2. Doubt
3. Confusion

[Azakel]

I what to add notes to this, my note here and in other post will be in () and in bold..

Originally Posted by A