Dokkodo. The Way of Walking Alone: Discover self-discipline and personal mastery through the ancestral wisdom of the samurai.

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Discover the samurai’s ancestral wisdom with Dokkōdō (The Way of Walking Alone) by Miyamoto Musashi—a concise guide to self-discipline written seven days before his passing. In 21 clear precepts, the legendary swordsman distills a life of strategy, restraint, and inner strength. This faithful English rendering keeps Musashi’s voice direct and practical—ideal for readers seeking a timeless compass for everyday decisions.

It’s a text you can read in one sitting and return to for years: brief lines, big ideas that help you cut through distraction, act with purpose, and build mental fortitude. Whether you come from martial arts, leadership, or personal growth, Musashi’s principles meet you where you are.

Miyamoto Musashi (1584–1645) was Japan’s most famous swordsman and a foundational thinker in martial philosophy. His teachings continue to influence martial arts, leadership, and personal growth.

Musashi’s final testament: 21 distilled precepts written one week before his death.Faithful, human translation: crafted by professional translators for clarity and flow—no machine translation.Timeless, practical maxims: brief lines you can revisit daily for focus, restraint, and purpose.For readers of: The Book of Five Rings, Hagakure, and modern stoicism.Concise & re-readable: compact enough for one sitting, rich enough for a lifetime.

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Discover self-discipline and personal mastery through the ancestral wisdom of the samurai

Biography of Miyamoto Musashi

An interesting biography through which you will learn about the fascinating life of this seventeenth century samurai.

Japanese precepts

In this book you will find all the precepts of Dokkodo in the original Japanese.

English translation

In this book you will find all the Dokkodo precepts translated into English.

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ASIN ‏ : ‎ B0CXJDGVVZ
Publisher ‏ : ‎ Shinden Ediciones
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Publication date ‏ : ‎ March 7, 2024
Edition ‏ : ‎ 2nd
Language ‏ : ‎ English
File size ‏ : ‎ 4.7 MB
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Format ‏ : ‎ Print Replica
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