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The Unfettered Mind : Writings from a Zen Master to a Master Swordsman

by Takuan Soho, William Scott Wilson
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Mindful wisdom for warrior mindset.

"The Unfettered Mind" is a timeless classic that offers insights into the philosophy of Zen and swordsmanship. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to cultivate mindfulness and focus in their daily life or for those interested in martial arts. The author's clear and concise writing style makes this book easy to understand and the concepts presented are applicable to a wide range of professions. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of Zen principles and the power of a focused mind.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

The Unfettered Mind : Writings from a Zen Master to a Master Swordsman

by Takuan Soho, William Scott Wilson
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ISBN: 9784770029478
Authors: Takuan Soho, William Scott Wilson
Publisher: Kodansha USA
Date of Publication: 2003-01-17
Format: Hardcover
Related Collections: Religion, Philosophy, Personal Development
Related Topics: Spirituality, Buddhism, Personal Development
Goodreads rating: 4.05
(rated by 3318 readers)

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In a life-and-death situation of being sword-tip to sword-tip with the enemy, where should the swordsman put his mind?This is the first question posed in the first of three essays written by a Zen master for the guidance of samurai swordsmen. Among the other questions that arise are the difference between the right mind and the confused mind, what makes life precious, the nature of right-mindedness, the Buddhistparadigm of form and consciousness, and what distinguishes the True Mind. So succinct are the author's insights that these writings have outlasted the dissolution of the samurai class to come down to the present as sources of guidance and inspiration for captains of business and industry, as well asthose devoted to the practice of the martial arts in their modern forms.The history of the sword in Japan goes back to antiquity. Zen and its meditative practices also have a long history, but it was not until the rule of the Tokugawa shoguns, beginning in the early 1600s, that the techniques of swordsmanship fused with the spirit of Zen. And if one man can be said tohave been the prime mover in this phenomenon, it was none other than Takuan Soho, confidant and religious instructor to an emperor, to a great sword master, and to the heads of the most important sword schools of the time.Takuan's meditations on the sword in the essays presented here are classics of Zen thinking.
 

Mindful wisdom for warrior mindset.

"The Unfettered Mind" is a timeless classic that offers insights into the philosophy of Zen and swordsmanship. This book is perfect for anyone who wants to cultivate mindfulness and focus in their daily life or for those interested in martial arts. The author's clear and concise writing style makes this book easy to understand and the concepts presented are applicable to a wide range of professions. Overall, this book is a must-read for anyone looking to gain a deeper understanding of Zen principles and the power of a focused mind.

Note: While we do our best to ensure the accuracy of cover images, ISBNs may at times be reused for different editions of the same title which may hence appear as a different cover.

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