“Musashi’s Mastery: Unveiling the Transformative Influence of Discipline on Daily Living”

duosman.philosophy
Philosophy / Psychology / Wisdom
5 min readOct 16, 2023

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Introduction

The famed Japanese swordsman and philosopher Miyamoto Musashi, who lived in the 17th century, is known for both his profound philosophical views on discipline and his extraordinary martial arts prowess. Musashi’s ideas, which are principally outlined in his famous book “The Book of Five Rings” (Gorin no Sho), have influenced people’s attitudes about discipline in a variety of contexts outside of the martial arts. We will examine the fundamental ideas of Musashi’s philosophy in this 2,000 word summary and talk about how they affect and improve our daily lives, personal growth, and general well-being.

1. Musashi’s Philosophy of Discipline

The Budo Way of the Warrior
In addition to being a skilled swordsman, Miyamoto Musashi was a devoted student of “Budo,” the Japanese martial art. He thought that Budo encompassed one’s mental and spiritual well-being as well as the physical domain of fighting. In all facets of life, Musashi’s philosophy exhorts people to strive for mastery and improvement while highlighting the significance of discipline in their endeavors.

The Path to Self-Realization
Self-realization is a major concept in Musashi’s philosophy. He…

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