Meditation (Seiku)

Within self, my self finds recourse. Neglect myself and
to whom could I turn? Self is disciplined from within,
the true and hard-earned recourse.

In doing evil, I contaminate myself. In not
doing evil, I am pure. Purity and impurity come from
within, and others cannot purify my heart.

Oath (Seigan)

In attaining this Art, we pledge to affirm the founders,
to be honest with our teachers, to respect those ahead
of us, to not disdain those behind us, to give as well as
receive help, to cooperate, and to give ourselves to
contributing to the Way.

We resolve to settle with our pasts and practice with
purely focused hearts as if we were newly reborn into
this world.

We pledge to train in this Art only to help people,
never for personal reputation or profit.

Creed (Shinjo)

Mindful that our spirits come from Dharma and our
bodies from our parent's, we acknowledge our debts and
express our gratitude by applying ourselves to the full.

We resolve to love these communities and these
people, and through them to contribute to world peace
and happiness.

We resolve to become men and women of true
courage, who love justice, respect humanity, act with
decorum and defend peace.

We strive toward constructing an ideal world by mastering
the principles of this Art, strengthening ourselves mentally
and physically, and sharing this purpose with others in
mutual friendship, respect, and support.