Percepts and Vows of the Samurai

Hii Everyone !!!

 The 21 Percepts are :

1. Know yourself
2. Always follow through on commitments
3. Respect everyone
4. Hold strong convictions that can't be altered by your circumstances
5. Don't make an enemy of yourself
6. Live without regrets
7. Be certain to make a good first impression.
8. Don't cling to the past
9. Never break a promise
10. Don't depend on other people
11. Don't speak ill of others.
12. Don't be afraid of anything
13. Respect the opinions of others
14. Have compassion and understanding for everyone
15. Don't be impetuous
16. Even little things must be attended to.
17. Never forget to be appreciative
18. Be first to seize opportunity
19. Make a desperate effort
20. Have a plan for your life
21. Never lose your "Beginner Spirit"

The 4 Vows : (by Y. Sunemoto)
  1. Never to be outdone in the Way of the Samurai/ Bushido.
  2. To be of good use to the master
  3. To be filial to parents 
  4. To manifest great compassion and act for the sake of man.

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