The 21 principles of Dokkodo:
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Accept everything just the way it is.
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Do not seek pleasure for its own sake.
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Do not, under any circumstances, depend on a partial feeling.
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Think lightly of yourself and deeply of the world.
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Be detached from desire life long.
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Do not regret what you have done.
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Never be jealous.
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Never let yourself be saddened by a separation.
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Resentment and complaint are appropriate neither for oneself nor others.
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Do not let yourself be guided by the feeling of lust or love.
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In all things have no preferences.
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Be indifferent to where you live.
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Do not pursue the taste of good food.
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Do not hold on to possessions you no longer need.
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Do not act following customary beliefs.
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Do not collect weapons or practice with weapons beyond what is useful.
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Do not fear death.
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Do not seek to possess either goods or fiefs for your old age.
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Respect Buddha and the gods without counting on their help.
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You may abandon your own body but you must preserve your honor.
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Never stray from the Way.