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    The document summarizes 21 precepts for attaining enlightenment compiled by legendary Japanese swordsman Miyamoto Musashi. The precepts teach detachment from worldly desires and possessions, accepting reality as it is without judgment, focusing on self-improvement over competition, and preserving one's honor above all else. Musashi was considered the greatest swordsman in Japanese history and compiled these teachings later in life based on his extensive battlefield experiences.

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    1.Accepteverythingjustthewayitis.
    2.Donotseekpleasureforitsownsake.
    3.Donotgivepreferencetoanythingamongallthings.
    4.Thinklightlyofyourselfanddeeplyoftheworld.
    5.Bedetachedfromdesireyourwholelife.
    6.Donotregretwhatyouhavedone.
    7.Neverbejealous.
    8.Neverletyourselfbesaddenedbyaseparation.
    9.Resentmentandcomplaintareappropriateneitherforoneselfnorothers.
    10.Donotletyourselfbeguidedbythefeelingoflustorlove.
    11.Donotseekeleganceandbeautyinallthings.
    12.Beindifferenttowhereyoulive.
    13.Donotpursuethetasteofgoodfood.
    14.Donotholdontopossessionsyounolongerneed.
    15.Donotactfollowingcustomarybeliefs.
    16.Donotcollectweaponsorpracticewithweaponsbeyondwhatisuseful.
    17.Donotfeardeath.
    18.Donotseektopossesseithergoodsorfiefsforyouroldage.
    19.RespectBuddhaandthegodswithoutcountingontheirhelp.
    20.Youmayabandonyourownbodybutyoumustpreserveyourhonor.
    21.Neverstrayfromtheway.

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