The Domain of Acedia
Acēdía From The Andreia Philosophy Code, Spirit book, ‘The Path’ Entry, Acedia section. Acēdía(Greek): The refusal to engage in your higher purpose. The refusal to feed the spirit through walking…
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How Can Sense Slaves Enjoy The World?
“Do not allow yourself to be thrashed by the provoking whip of a beautiful face,” he told the disciples. “How can sense slaves enjoy the world? Its subtle flavors escape…
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The Way is the Same for all wanderers on The Path
“Concerning the Way—Confucianists, Buddhists, tea masters, masters of ceremonial practices, Noh dramatists, and such—none of these are within the Way of the Warrior. Even though their Ways are not ours,…
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A Samurai’s Record of Regrets
I kept a diary when I was young, and called it “A Record of Regrets.” 163 In it, I logged the mistakes that I made each day. Not a day…
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David Carradine’s Final Lesson: The Pursuit of Pleasure Cannot be Fulfilled
David Carradine is a renowned actor most known for the television series, Kung Fu, or as Bill from Kill Bill, depending on what decade you were born in. His career…
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Excessiveness is Harmful in All Things According to Samurai, Except One Thing
Serving with too much gusto, or cherishing your lord excessively may lead to mistakes; but it will bring to fruition the goal in one’s heart. It is said that excessiveness…
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How to Leave the path to mastery for Play and Pleasure(P&P), Then Return to Your Pursuits
Walking the path of mastery across Body, Mind, and Spirit(BMS) is exhausting. Each domain is a sword and each sword breaks down while progressing on the path. Each domain needs…
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Functional Aesthetics Are Ideal in All Situations
“You should not select a Tsuba(handguard) based simply on how well it will prevent you from getting cut. Further, a thick undecorated hand guard should be rejected out of hand.…
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8 Strategies to Recreate Your Entire Life
Recreating your life begins by auditing your life. You have to spend time alone without entertainment or pleasure to do this. You have to contemplate your life; you have to…
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Conversations With The Departed Before Sleep
Sleep is the tiny death. Sleep is the closest we will get to feeling death without dying and we do it every day. Sleep puts you close to death every…
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