The Unfettered Mind

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About “The Unfettered Mind”

The Unfettered Mind is a book that contains translations from Japanese by William Scott Wilson of three short texts by Takuan Sōhō, a monk from the Rinzai sect of Zen Buddhism. The texts were written for samurai but also offer insights into Zen philosophy. Each text begins with a description of a situation, followed by a commentary. The book explores how Zen Buddhist principles apply to martial arts and everyday life. It provides an introduction to Zen through practical examples and reflections. (Summary adapted from Wikipedia, CC BY-SA 4.0.)

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