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A review by abhiy
The Unfettered Mind: Writings from a Zen Master to a Master Swordsman by Takuan Soho
5.0
I gained a better understanding of the concepts of Zen as espoused by Monk Takuan because I recently read Old Path White Clouds, a biography of the Buddha. While Zen in itself can seem a little daunting to comprehend upfront, having some perspective on its background is really helpful.
Overall, this is a wonderful book full of short essays in the form of letters which present Buddhist values as perceived in the Zen tradition. Despite the added flourish of Mahayana Buddhism (of which Zen is a part), the basic message remains the same: be present, be aware.
I was introduced to Monk Takuan in an altogether different format through the wonderful manga series called Vagabond by Takehiko Inoue. I'm glad I landed here.
Overall, this is a wonderful book full of short essays in the form of letters which present Buddhist values as perceived in the Zen tradition. Despite the added flourish of Mahayana Buddhism (of which Zen is a part), the basic message remains the same: be present, be aware.
I was introduced to Monk Takuan in an altogether different format through the wonderful manga series called Vagabond by Takehiko Inoue. I'm glad I landed here.