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The Warrior Creed By Robert L Humphrey

Whereever I go,
everyone is a litle bit safer beacouse I am
there.

Wherever I am,
anyone in need has a freind.

Whenever I return home,
everyone is happy i am there.

"it's a better life!"

Krigarens väg
By Erle Montagnie

Överättning Mattias Fahlgren

En krigare är inte en person som bara har lärt sig några rörelser,kan slå sönder någa is block eller har vunnit världsmäster skapen i Kick-Boxing.En krigare måste förtjärna sin titel.Han är någon som vet saker som går mycke djupare än bara självförsvar,Han är någon som kan gå in i ett rum fullt utav människor och omedelbart faller ett lugn över det rummet, han är en person som kan röra vid någons huvud ,arm eller fotoch skapa en indre stillhet och glädje på den personen.Du känner inte igen en krigare på hur han ser ut, hans stora muskler, Hans upprullade ärmar som avslöjar en massa tatueringar,Hans rakade huvud eller det faktum att han bär sin Karate dräkt tills den faller i sär.

Vi känner igen en krigare genom hans sinnesnärvaro och det läkande han automatiskt ger till alla som han möter.Hans energi, hans 'qi' rör vi dig du känner ingen kropsligt,utan mera den indre efekten utav när han rörde vid dig,Och du känner dig harmonisk.

Krigaren ser på världen på ett annant sätt än dom som inte är krigare, allting, från den minsta inssekt till den största däggdjuret, och den mest inponerande klippa eller träd är viktigt och har liv, gräset han går på, tackar han för uppmjukningen isället för hårda vägen, träden, tackar han för att dom ger honom skugga och syre,allting har betydelse för honnom eftresom dom blev dit satta autav nån annlednig av moder jord.

Självlart måste han leva i moderna tider, han måste köra en bil,Gå till affären och klippa sin gräsmatta, men alldrig, glömmer han vad han är, och viktigare vart han är, han vet att det han är, inte bara är vad han gjort sig till, utan också det nån har gett honom, och vad som finns i hans celler som han är gjord av, Och det kommer från hans förfäder, allt som dom var, är nu han, varje liten bit informatin som hans mamma och pappa sammlat ihop är nu innom honom, det är så vi lever i våra barn, vi bokstavligen, och då menar jag bokstavligen, för över vår kunskap till våra barn, brevid en eon utav kunskap som är sammlad sedan början utav världen, allting som vi förväntar oss utav våra barn förs över till dom, vi tror att vi har egna speciella tallanger, men krigaren vet att allt som han är kommer från världens begynnelse, han vet att han är gjord utav samma matrial som en klippa är gjord utav, eller ett träd eller ett grässtrå, skillnaden är bara kropslig, han vet att han inte äger nånting, och att alla djur är fria, hans djur väljer honom att vara med, han går inte till en djur affär och väljer en ny hund, han vet att hunden har vallt honnom att komma till djuraffären för att välja honnom.

Krigaren talar med jorden, han talar med hundarna, till katterna och ugglorna, och till ormarna, inte så mycket med ord, utan bara genom att vara. Det är är en sak som alla varelser på jorden måste lära sig, vara. Han vet att det finns krafter som jobbar på jorden, krafter han måste lära sig att gå brevid och leva med, annnars kommer han säkerligen att undkomma. Energin i krigaren kommer kommer ifrån att kunna förena sig med dessa krafter, och han har kraften att kunna ändras. Men detta får han inte gratis, för han vet att han inte kan ta emot utan att först betala för det. Hela universum är ballanserade på detta givande och betalnde, det kallas Yin & Yang. För varje upp måste det bli ett ner, för varje glädje måste det bli en sorge tid, för varje full hand måste det bli en tom hand. Krigaren vet att han måste förlora i samma takt som han vinner, och han offrar sig, han ofrar sin mat, han offrar sin sexuella längtan, sin varje dags lyx, och i stället får han kraften att kunna ändra och hjälpa andra att ändra sig. Han går inte endast ut för att hjälpa andra, men att ha den indre kraften som automatiskt hjälper andra att vara fridfulla och när han gör det, kan han se vem han är och vart han är. Vi är inte någons son eller dotter, Vi är soner och döttrar av ett oändligt antal människor, det är dom som har gett oss sina celler i vilka allt som hänt finns. Inte 'sedan tidens begynnelse' bara för det finns ingen början eller slut.

Att vara en kapmkonstnär är bara en hundradel utav vad en krigare är, det är bara en del utav det hela, det är det som ger oss förtroedet att vara en läkare, den indre energin som gör ändringar.

En krigare vet att vi inte har några lärare, utan vägvissare, dom människor som vi möter och har kraften att ge oss något, som man kan ha kvar innom sig, det något extra som får oss att bli våra egna bästa lärare. Bara genom att endast vara, en vägvissare hjälper oss att innse att det är vi, vi själva som lär oss, bara för krigaren vet det som är innlåst innom allting, det är den viktigaste cellen som innehåller all information. Han lär sig läsa denna information som i början kommer i formen utav blixtar, och detta är för mycket för den mänskliga hjärnan att förstå, den slås bort så fort blixten annländer. Men snart lär han sig att läsa dessa blixtar, och dom kommer i längre i längre doser än bara ett ögonblick. Det är nu krigaren vet att han kan läsa.

Han lär sig kommunicera på andra sätt än prata, han vet att hans kropsliga behov låses in, och behöver inte oroa sig om vartifrån nästa betalning kommer ifrån.

Krigaren hittar sin plats på jorden och stannar där, där kraften är, det är ingen kropslig sökan, utan det är mera så att han är tagen ditt han måste vara, och där stannar han, och hela världen kommer att pasera honnom, han behöver inte resa iväg, bara för att hela universum är där innom honnom, och dom som i sin tur behöver söka upp honom, gör så när deras tid är den rätta, på samma sätt som han fick lov att resa runt världen för att hitta sina egna vägvisare, och dom kommer att börja lära sig själva innifrån, sen kommer dom att försvinna för att hitta sin egen plats i universum, och han kommer inte att se dom igen, men han är inte orolig, krigaren han har kontakt.

Krigaren är inte en mästare, inte sifu eller sensei, det är bara kropsliga ord som vi ger oss själva för att verka viktiga, eller bätre än våra vägvisare. Krigaren är en vän till sina elever, och därför kan han inte vara deras mästare, han önskar inte sammla elever medans dom kommer till honnom, och dom som behöver en mästare kommer inte stanna, dom kommer att fortsätta leta ända tills dom förstår att det dom letar efter finns inom dom, och dom som dom söker upp, kan bara vara deras vägvisare.

Ninjans fem regler

1.Först glöm dina personliga sorgsenheter, grubbelier, ilska och avsky. låt dem pasera genom
ditt medvetandeliksom rök fångad av vinden.

2.Du får aldrig vika av från den rättrådiges väg. Då den leder dig till ett liv värt att kalla mänskligt.

3.Låt dig icke ledas utav lyx, girighet eller ditt ego. Om du lär dig stritskonst endast för egen
vinning och själviskhet, och försöker luta dig mot andra är du kontrolerad av dessa gifter, även
om du redan innne har en högra grad inom stritskonst

4.Du måste acceptera sorger, svårigheter och meningsskiljaktigheter för vad de är, och se dem som
möjligeter till större insikt.

5.Ha hela din själ och hela ditt sinne enagerat i budo, och ha ditt sinne djupt koncentrerat på
din stridskonst och hela dit mänskliga liv.

The Budo spirit
By
Oyama Sosai

Oyama Sosai summed up his entire Martial Arts philosophy in these 11 mottoes, also known as the Zayu no Mei Juichi Kajo, which are central in his teaching. Many of these hold very practical application even today.

• The Martial Arts way begins and ends with courtesy. Therefore be properly and genuinely courteous at all times.
• Following the Martial Arts way is like scaling a cliff - continue upwards without rest. It demands absolute and unfaltering devotion to the task at hand.
• Strive to sieze the initiative in all things, all the time guarding against actions stemming from selfish animosity or thoughtlessness.
• Even for the Martial Arts practitioner, the place of money cannot be ignored. Yet one should be careful never to become attached to it.
• The Martial Arts way is centred on posture. Strive to maintain correct posture at all times.
• The Martial Arts way begins with one thousand days and is mastered after ten thousand days of training.
• In the Martial Arts, introspection begets wisdom. Always see contemplation on your actions as an opportunity to improve.
• The nature and purpose of Martial Arts is universal. All selfish desires should be roasted in the tempering fires of hard training.
• The Martial Arts begin with a point and end in a circle. Straight lines stem from this principal.
• The true essence of the Martial Way can only be realised through experience. Knowing this, learn never to fear its demand.
• Always remember; In the Martial Arts, the rewards of a confident and grateful heart are truly abundant.

The Art of Peace

by
Morihei Ueshiba

translated by
John Stevens

Morihei Ueshiba (1883-1969) was [one of] history's greatest martial artist[s]. He was the founder of Aikido, which can be translated as "The Art of Peace." Morihei Ueshiba is referred to by the practitioners of Aikido as O-Sensei, "The Great Teacher". The following quotations have been compiled from O-Sensei's collected talks, poems, and calligraphy, and from oral tradition.

One
The Art of Peace begins with you. Work on yourself and your appointed task in the Art of Peace. Everyone has a spirit that can be refined, a body that can be trained in some manner, a suitable path to follow. You are here for no other purpose than to realize your inner divinity and manifest your innate enlightenment. Foster peace in your own life and then apply the Art to all that you encounter

Two
One does not need buildings, money, power, or status to practice the Art of Peace. Heaven is right where you are standing, and that is the place to train.

Three
All things, material and spiritual, originate from one source and are related as if they were one family. The past, present, and future are all contained in the life force. The universe emerged and developed from one source, and we evolved through the optimal process of unification and harmonization.

Four
The Art of Peace is medicine for a sick world. There is evil and disorder in the world because people have forgotten that all things emanate from one source. Return to that source and leave behind all self-centered thoughts, petty desires, and anger. Those who are possessed by nothing possess everything.

Five
If you have not
Linked yourself
To true emptiness,
You will never understand
The Art of Peace.

Six
The Art of Peace functions everywhere on earth, in realms ranging from the vastness of space down to the tiniest plants and animals. The life force is all-pervasive and its strength boundless. The Art of Peace allows us to perceive and tap into that tremendous reserve of universal energy.

Seven
Eight forces sustain creation:
Movement and stillness,
Solidification and fluidity,
Extension and contraction,
Unification and division.

Eight
Life is growth. If we stop growing, technically and spiritually, we are as good as dead. The Art of Peace is a celebration of the bonding of heaven, earth, and humankind. It is all that is true, good, and beautiful.

Nine
Now and again, it is necessary to seclude yourself among deep mountains and hidden valleys to restore your link to the source of life. Breathe in and let yourself soar to the ends of the universe; breathe out and bring the cosmos back inside. Next, breathe up all fecundity and vibrancy of the earth. Finally, blend the breath of heaven and the breath of earth with your own, becoming the Breath of Life itself.

Ten
All the principles of heaven and earth are living inside you. Life itself is the truth, and this will never change. Everything in heaven and earth breathes. Breath is the thread that ties creation together. When the myriad variations in the universal breath can be sensed, the individual techniques of the Art of Peace are born.

Eleven
Consider the ebb and flow of the tide. When waves come to strike the shore, they crest and fall, creating a sound. your breath should follow the same pattern, absorbing the entire universe in your belly with each inhalation. Know that we all have access to four treasures: the energy of the sun and moon, the breath of heaven, the breath of earth, and the ebb and flow of the tide.

Twelve
Those who practice the Art of Peace must protect the domain of Mother Nature, the divine reflection of creation, and keep it lovely and fresh. Warriorship gives birth to natural beauty. The subtle techniques of a warrior arise as naturally as the appearance of spring, summer, autumn, and winter. Warriorship is none other than the vitality that sustains all life.

Thirteen
When life is victorious, there is birth; when it is thwarted, there is death. A warrior is always engaged in a life-and-death struggle for Peace.

Fourteen
Contemplate the workings of this world, listen to the words of the wise, and take all that is good as your own. With this as your base, open your own door to truth. Do not overlook the truth that is right before you. Study how water flows in a valley stream, smoothly and freely between the rocks. Also learn from holy books and wise people. Everything - even mountains, rivers, plants and trees - should be your teacher.

Fifteen
Create each day anew by clothing yourself with heaven and earth, bathing yourself with wisdom and love, and placing yourself in the heart of Mother Nature.

Sixteen
Do not fail
To learn from
The pure voice of an
Ever-flowing mountain stream
Splashing over the rocks.

Seventeen
Peace originates with the flow of things - its heart is like the movement of the wind and waves. The Way is like the veins that circulate blood through our bodies, following the natural flow of the life force. If you are separated in the slightest from that divine essence, you are far off the path.

Eighteen
Your heart is full of fertile seeds, waiting to sprout. Just as a lotus flower springs from the mire to bloom splendidly, the interaction of the cosmic breath causes the flower of the spirit to bloom and bear fruit in this world.

Nineteen
Study the teachings of the pine tree, the bamboo, and the plum blossom. The pine is evergreen, firmly rooted, and venerable. The bamboo is strong, resilient, unbreakable. The plum blossom is hardy, fragrant, and elegant.

Twenty
Always keep your mind as bright and clear as the vast sky, the great ocean, and the highest peak, empty of all thoughts. Always keep your body filled with light and heat. Fill yourself with the power of wisdom and enlightenment.

Twenty One
As soon as you concern yourself with the "good" and "bad" of your fellows, you create an opening in your heart for maliciousness to enter. Testing, competing with, and criticizing others weaken and defeat you.

Twenty Two
The penetrating brilliance of swords
Wielded by followers of the Way
Strikes at the evil enemy
Lurking deep within
Their own souls and bodies

Twenty Three
The Art of Peace is not easy. It is a fight to the finish, the slaying of evil desires and all falsehood within. on occasion the Voice of Peace resounds like thunder, jolting human beings out of their stupor.

Twenty Four
Crystal clear,
Sharp and bright,
The sacred sword
Allows no opening
For evil to roost.

Twenty Five
To practice properly the Art of Peace, you must:
Calm the spirit and return to the source.
Cleanse the body and spirit by removing all malice, selfishness, and desire. Be ever-grateful for the gifts received from the universe, your family, Mother Nature, and your fellow human beings.

Twenty Six
The Art of Peace is based on Four Great Virtues: Bravery, Wisdom, Love, and Friendship, symbolized by Fire, Heaven, Earth, and Water.

Twenty Seven
The essence of the Art of Peace is to cleanse yourself of maliciousness, to get in tune with your environment, and to clear your path of all obstacles and barriers.

Twenty Eight
The only cure for materialism is the cleansing of the six senses (eyes, ears, nose, tongue, body, and mind). If the senses are clogged, one's perception is stifled. The more it is stifled, the more contaminated the senses become. This creates disorder in the world, and that is the greatest evil of all. Polish the heart, free the six senses and let them function without obstruction, and your entire body and soul will glow.

Twenty Nine
All life is a manifestation of the spirit, the manifestation of love. And the Art of Peace is the purest form of that principle. A warrior is charged with bringing a halt to all contention and strife. Universal love functions in many forms; each manifestation should be allowed free expression. The Art of Peace is true democracy.

Thirty
Each and every master, regardless of the era or place, heard the call and attained harmony with heaven and earth. There are many paths leading to the top of Mount Fuji, but there is only one summit - love.

Thirty One
Loyalty and devotion lead to bravery. Bravery leads to the spirit of self-sacrifice. The spirit of self-sacrifice creates trust in the power of love.

Thirty Two
Economy is the basis of society. When the economy is stable, society develops. The ideal economy combines the spiritual and the material, and the best commodities to trade in are sincerity and love.

Thirty Three
The Art of Peace does not rely on weapons or brute force to succeed; instead we put ourselves in tune with the universe, maintain peace in our own realms, nurture life, and prevent death and destruction. The true meaning of the term samurai is one who serves and adheres to the power of love.

Thirty Four
Foster and polish
The warrior spirit
While serving in the world;
Illuminate the path
According to your inner light.

Thirty Five
The Path of Peace is exceedingly vast, reflecting the grand design of the hidden and manifest worlds. A warrior is a living shrine of the divine, one who serves that grand purpose.

Thirty Six
Your mind should be in harmony with the functioning of the universe; your body should be in tune with the movement of the universe; body and mind should be bound as one, unified with the activity of the universe.

Thirty Seven
Even though our path is completely different from the warrior arts of the past, it is not necessary to abandon totally the old ways. Absorb venerable traditions into this Art by clothing them with fresh garments, and build on the classic styles to create better forms.

Thirty Eight
Daily training in the Art of Peace allows you inner divinity to shine brighter and brighter. Do not concern yourself with the right and wrong of others. Do not be calculating or act unnaturally. Keep your mind set on the Art of Peace, and do not criticize other teachers or traditions. The Art of Peace never restrains, restricts, or shackles anything. It embraces all and purifies everything.

Thirty Nine
Practice the Art of Peace sincerely, and evil thoughts and deeds will naturally disappear. The only desire that should remain is the thirst for more and more training in the Way.

Forty
Those who are enlightened never stop forging themselves. The realizations of such masters cannot be expressed well in words or by theories. The most perfect actions echo the patterns found in nature.

Forty One
Day after day
Train your heart out,
Refining your technique:
Use the One to strike the Many!
That is the discipline of the Warrior.

Forty Two
The Way of a Warrior
Cannot be encompassed
By words or in letters:
Grasp the essence
And move on toward realization!

Forty Three
The purpose of training is to tighten up the slack, toughen the body, and polish the spirit.

Forty Four
Iron is full of impurities that weaken it; through forging, it becomes steel and is transformed into razor-sharp sword. Human beings develop in the same fashion.

Forty Five
From ancient times,
Deep learning and valor
Have been the two pillars of the Path:
Through the virtue of training,
Enlighten both body and soul.

Forty Six
Instructors can impart only a fraction of the teaching. It is through your own devoted practice that the mysteries of the Art of Peace are brought to life.

Forty Seven
The Way of a Warrior is based on humanity, love, and sincerity; the heart of martial valor is true bravery, wisdom, love, and friendship. Emphasis on the physical aspects of warriorship is futile, for the power of the body is always limited.

Forty Eight
A true warrior is always armed with the three things: the radiant sword of pacification; the mirror of bravery, wisdom, and friendship; and the precious jewel of enlightenment.

Forty Nine
The heart of a human being is no different from the soul of heaven and earth. In your practice always keep in your thoughts the interaction of heaven and earth, water and fire, yin and yang.

Fifty
The Art of Peace is the principle of nonresistance. Because it is nonresistant, it is victorious from the beginning. Those with evil intentions or contentious thoughts are instantly vanquished. The Art of Peace is invincible because it contends with nothing.

Fifty One
There are no contests in the Art of Peace. A true warrior is invincible because he or she contests with nothing. Defeat means to defeat the mind of contention that we harbor within.

Fifty Two
To injure an opponent is to injure yourself. To control aggression without inflicting injury is the Art of Peace.

Fifty Three
The totally awakened warrior can freely utilize all elements contained in heaven and earth. The true warrior learns how to correctly perceive the activity of the universe and how to transform martial techniques into vehicles of purity, goodness, and beauty. A warrior's mind and body must be permeated with enlightened wisdom and deep calm.

Fifty Four
Always practice the Art of Peace in a vibrant and joyful manner.

Fifty Five
It is necessary to develop a strategy that utilizes all the physical conditions and elements that are directly at hand. The best strategy relies upon an unlimited set of responses.

Fifty Six
A good stance and posture reflect a proper state of mind.

Fifty Seven
The key to good technique is to keep your hands, feet, and hips straight and centered. If you are centered, you can move freely. The physical center is your belly; if your mind is set there as well, you are assured of victory in any endeavor.

Fifty Eight
Move like a beam of light:
Fly like lightning,
Strike like thunder,
Whirl in circles around
A stable center.

Fifty Nine
Techniques employ four qualities that reflect the nature of our world. Depending on the circumstance, you should be: hard as a diamond, flexible as a willow, smooth-flowing like water, or as empty as space.

Sixty
If your opponent strikes with fire, counter with water, becoming completely fluid and free-flowing. Water, by its nature, never collides with or breaks against anything. On the contrary, it swallows up any attack harmlessly.

Sixty One
Functioning harmoniously together, right and left give birth to all techniques. The left hand takes hold of life and death; the right hand controls it. The four limbs of the body are the four pillars of heaven, and manifest the eight directions, yin and yang, inner and outer.

Sixty Two
Manifest yang
In your right hand,
Balance it with
The yin of your left,
And guide your partner.

Sixty Three
The techniques of the Art of Peace are neither fast nor slow, nor are they inside or outside. They transcend time and space.

Sixty Four
Spring forth from the Great Earth;
Billow like Great Waves;
Stand like a tree, sit like a rock;
Use One to strike All.
Learn and forget!

Sixty Five
When an opponent comes forward, move in and greet him; if he wants to pull back, send him on his way.

Sixty Six
The body should be triangular, the mind circular. The triangle represents the generation of energy and is the most stable physical posture. The circle symbolizes serenity and perfection, the source of unlimited techniques. The square stands for solidity, the basis of applied control.

Sixty Seven
Always try to be in communion with heaven and earth; then the world will appear in its true light. Self-conceit will vanish, and you can blend with any attack.

Sixty Eight
If your heart is large enough to envelop your adversaries, you can see right through them and avoid their attacks. And once you envelop them, you will be able to guide them along the path indicated to you by heaven and earth.

Sixty Nine
Free of weakness,
No-mindedly ignore
The sharp attacks
Of your enemies:
Step in and act!

Seventy
Do not look upon this world with fear and loathing. Bravely face whatever the gods offer.

Seventy One
Each day of human life contains joy and anger, pain and pleasure, darkness and light, growth and decay. Each moment is etched with nature's grand design - do not try to deny or oppose the cosmic order of things.

Seventy Two
Protectors of the world
And guardians of the Ways
Of gods and buddhas,
The techniques of Peace
Enable us to meet every challenge.

Seventy Three
Life itself is always a trial. In training, you must test and polish yourself in order to face the great challenges of life. Transcend the realm of life and death, and then you will be able to make your way calmly and safely through any crisis that confronts you.

Seventy Four
Be grateful even for hardship, setbacks, and bad people. Dealing with such obstacles is an essential part of training in the Art of Peace.

Seventy Five
Failure is the key to success;
Each mistake teaches us something.

Seventy Six
In extreme situations, the entire universe becomes our foe; at such critical times, unity of mind and technique is essential - do not let your heart waver!

Seventy Seven
At the instant
A warrior
Confronts a foe,
All things
Come into focus.

Seventy Eight
Even when called out
By a single foe,
Remain on guard,
For you are always surrounded
By a host of enemies.

Seventy Nine
The Art of Peace is to fulfill that which is lacking.

Eighty
One should be prepared to receive ninety-nine percent of an enemy's attack and stare death right in the face in order to illumine the Path.

Eighty One
In our techniques we enter completely into, blend totally with, and control firmly an attack. Strength resides where one's ki is concentrated and stable; confusion and maliciousness arise when ki stagnates.

Eighty Two
There are two type of ki: ordinary ki and true ki. Ordinary ki is coarse and heavy; true ki is light and versatile. In order to perform well, you have to liberate yourself from ordinary ki and permeate your organs with true ki. That is the basis of powerful technique.

Eighty Three
In the Art of Peace we never attack. An attack is proof that one is out of control. Never run away from any kind of challenge, but do not try to suppress or control an opponent unnaturally. Let attackers come any way they like and then blend with them. Never chase after opponents. Redirect each attack and get firmly behind it.

Eighty Four
Seeing me before him,
The enemy attacks,
But by that time
I am already standing
Safely behind him.

Eighty Five
When attacked, unify the upper, middle, and lower parts of your body. Enter, turn, and blend with your opponent, front and back, right and left.

Eighty Six
Your spirit is the true shield.

Eighty Seven
Opponents confront us continually, but actually there is no opponent there. Enter deeply into an attack and neutralize it as you draw that misdirected force into your own sphere.

Eighty Eight
Do not stare into the eyes of your opponent: he may mesmerize you. Do not fix your gaze on his sword: he may intimidate you. Do not focus on your opponent at all: he may absorb your energy. The essence of training is to bring your opponent completely into your sphere. Then you can stand where you like.

Eighty Nine
Even the most powerful human being has a limited sphere of strength. Draw him outside of that sphere and into your own, and his strength will dissipate.

Ninety
Left and right,
Avoid all
Cuts and parries.
Seize your opponents' minds
And scatter them all!

Ninety One
The real Art of Peace is not to sacrifice a single one of your warriors to defeat an enemy. Vanquish your foes by always keeping yourself in a safe and unassailable position; then no one will suffer any losses. The Way of a Warrior, the Art of Politics, is to stop trouble before it starts. It consists in defeating your adversaries spiritually by making them realize the folly of their actions. The Way of a Warrior is to establish harmony.

Ninety Two
Master the divine techniques
Of the Art of Peace,
And no enemy
Will dare to
Challenge you.

Ninety Three
In your training do not be in a hurry, for it takes a minimum of ten years to master the basics and advance to the first rung. Never think of yourself as an all-knowing, perfected master; you must continue to train daily with your friends and students and progress together in the Art of Peace.

Ninety Four
Progress comes
To those who
Train and train;
Reliance on secret techniques
Will get you nowhere.

Ninety Five
Fiddling with this
And that technique
Is of no avail.
Simply act decisively
Without reserve!

Ninety Six
If you perceive the true form of heaven and earth, you will be enlightened to your own true form. If you are enlightened about a certain principle, you can put it into practice. After each practical application, reflect on your efforts. Progress continually like this.

Ninety Seven
The Art of Peace can be summed up like this: True victory is self-victory; let that day arrive quickly! "True victory" means unflinching courage; "self- victory" symbolizes unflagging effort; and "let that day arrive quickly" represents the glorious moment of triumph in the here and now.

Ninety Eight
Cast off limiting thoughts and return to true emptiness. Stand in the midst of the Great Void. This is the secret of the Way of a Warrior.

Ninety Nine
To truly implement the Art of Peace, you must be able to sport freely in the manifest, hidden, and divine realms. One Hundred
If you comprehend
The Art of Peace,
This difficult path,
Just as it is,
Envelops the circle of heaven.

One Hundred One
The techniques of the Way of Peace change constantly; every encounter is unique, and the appropriate response should emerge naturally. Today's techniques will be different tomorrow. Do not get caught up with the form and appearance of a challenge. The Art of Peace has no form - it is the study of the spirit.

One Hundred Two
Ultimately, you must forget about technique. The further you progress, the fewer teachings there are. The Great Path is really No Path.

One Hundred Three
The Art of Peace that I practice has room for each of the world's eight million gods, and I cooperate with them all. The God of Peace is very great and enjoins all that is divine and enlightened in every land.

One Hundred Four
The Art of Peace is a form of prayer that generates light and heat. Forget about your little self, detach yourself from objects, and you will radiate light and warmth. Light is wisdom; warmth is compassion.

One Hundred Five
Construction of shrine and temple buildings is not enough. Establish yourself as a living buddha image. We all should be transformed into goddesses of compassion or victorious buddhas.

One Hundred Six
Rely on Peace
To activate your
Manifold powers;
Pacify your environment
And create a beautiful world.

One Hundred Seven
The Divine is not something high above us. It is in heaven, it is in earth, it is inside of us.

One Hundred Eight
Unite yourself to the cosmos, and the thought of transcendence will disappear. Transcendence belongs to the profane world. When all trace of transcendence vanishes, the true person - the Divine Being - is manifest. Empty yourself and let the Divine function.

One Hundred Nine
You cannot see or touch the Divine with your gross senses. The Divine is within you, not somewhere else. Unite yourself to the Divine, and you will be able to perceive gods wherever you are, but do not try to grasp or cling to them.

One Hundred Ten
The Divine does not like to be shut up in a building. The Divine likes to be out in the open. It is right here in this very body. Each one of us is a miniature universe, a living shrine.

One Hundred Eleven
When you bow deeply to the universe, it bows back; when you call out the name of God, it echoes inside you.

One Hundred Twelve
The Art of Peace is the religion that is not a religion; it perfects and completes all religions.

One Hundred Thirteen
The Path is exceedingly vast. From ancient times to the present day, even the greatest sages were unable to perceive and comprehend the entire truth; the explanation and teachings of masters and saints express only part of the whole. It is not possible for anyone to speak of such things in their entirety. Just head for the light and heat, learn from the gods, and through the virtue of devoted practice of the Art of Peace, become one with the Divine.

One Hundred Fourteen
The divine beauty
Of heaven and earth!
All creation,
    Members of One family.