King Baldwin IV of Jerusalem: The Leper King Early Life King Baldwin IV was born in 1161 into the royal House of Anjou in the city of Jerusalem, Baldwin was the son of King Amalric I of Jerusalem and Queen Agnes of Courtenay. He grew up in a world steeped in political intrigue and the complexities of the Crusader Kingdom. At first, his childhood appeared to follow the path of a typical royal heir. However, Read more…
My Persepctive of Dokkodo (Part 2) Continuing the last blog, here are the last 11 rules of Dokkodo by Miyamoto Mushashi. In all things have no preferences The Stoics have this idea of indifference which can be summarized with the quote by Marcus Aurelius: “Exert your efforts within your sphere of power, and be indifferent to everything else.” This concept underlines the Stoic belief that individuals should focus their efforts and emotional investments on what Read more…
My Perspective and Takeaways Miyamoto Musashi is known as the greatest samurai to ever live and a respected philosopher. These achievements and reputation hold merit to the wisdom he explains in his works such as the “Book of Five Rings” and “Dokkodo.” I found many of his ideas to be useful universally in life, combat sports, and strategy. He speaks a lot about the importance of self-discipline, dedication to your art, being wary of Read more…
The Philosophy of Miyamoto Musashi Miyamoto Musashi’s later years marked a period of reflection on his life, accomplishments, and the profound wisdom he had gained through his martial journey. He was driven by the desire to pass on his knowledge and philosophy to future generations, which led him to write two of his most renowned works: “Dokkodo” and “The Book of Five Rings.” These books serve as valuable insights into his approach and tactics in Read more…
The Story of Miyamoto Musashi Childhood and First Duels In 1584 (“The Year of the Monkey”), Shinmen Bennosuke (later changing his name to Miyamoto Musashi) was born. It was common at the time for one to change his name during the span of one’s life often taking the name of a prestigious opponent defeated. He grew up in the Harima Province of Japan, at the end of the Golden Samurai Age. The Golden Samurai Age Read more…
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