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by Takuan Soho (Author)
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"All of the essays aim at helping the individual know himself and in helping him to embrace the art of life." -The Japan Times
"Takuan's writing is light on sword-handling and heavy on the spiritual side." -Asahi Evening News


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Unfettered Mind is a Kodansha International publication.

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Essential Insights into the Employer/Employee contract, May 19 1999
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While this is a book of sayings by Takuan Soho, it illuminates the unspoken lifetime contract between employer (master) and employee (student). Volumes have been written about lifetime employment in Japan, but I find this small book captures the spirit of that contract which goes well beyond what I know of in the U.S. Unfortunately, this contract has slowly been perverted to gradually eliminate the obligations of the employer and today we see the virtual abandonment of this idea as Japanese companies eliminate their obligations and join the West in its brand of capitalism. Reading this book will give great insights into the modern ideas of "growing a business" and "sustainability". A must read for FastCompany magazine readers. - Donald Nordeng
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4.0 out of 5 stars Essential reading for any martial artist or business person, May 28 1996
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This is not an entertaining book. This is not a story and is not engaging. What it is is illuminating! This very short (and frequently hard to find) collection of three letters/essays from Takuan Soho to masters of the sword arts contains some incredible gems. It is the kind of book that should be read a page or even just a paragraph at a time followed by a period of thought. The ideas of the interval between striking flint and steel to the production of the spark, or the visual and mental image of the glint of light on the blade of a sword become captivating and even revelatory.

If you are a martial artist, you MUST read this book. If you are in business, this is as essential as Musashi's Book of Five Rings.

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5.0 out of 5 stars An excellent book!, Feb 23 2002
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I've been reading The Unfettered Mind for the past week and I'm amazed by the depth of Takuan's writing. I thoroughly enjoy the anecdotes and the references to Kendo masters such as the Yagyu clan for advice on matters of lord and retainer. Takuan Soho must be placed in the pantheon of other highly influential writers such as Sun Tzu, Confucius, Musashi and others.
Takuan is at or near the top of my must read list.
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2.0 out of 5 stars Neither zen nor sword
I got interested in the book because of its references to swordsmanship and Buddhism, two seemingly incompatible subjects. Read more
Published on May 11 2003 by S. Park

5.0 out of 5 stars A great book
I just started The Unfettered Mind today. I'm amazed that Takuan Soho had that much influence. Great Book. Read more
Published on Feb 15 2002 by W. Rushlow

5.0 out of 5 stars A Great Translation
This book contains a collection of three letters/essays from Takuan Soho to masters of the sword arts. They contain some incredible gems. Read more
Published on Sep 7 2001 by M. A. Ramos

5.0 out of 5 stars For those seeking The Way, this book is great
If you are a martial artist or Zen student seeking new ways of understanding the "enlightenment" of mastering an art, then this book can offer different angles from which to think... Read more
Published on Jul 10 2001 by LANCE R LINDLEY

5.0 out of 5 stars Wilson's is a good translation
In essence, this book is Takuan's (a Zen priest) message (written in a letter) to Yagyu Munenori about swordsmanship and Zen. Read more
Published on Aug 24 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars An unexplicated work of profound simplicity
Takuan's voice in this work provides resonance for scholars and martial artists alike. For avid readers of the Zen tradition, this book offers both contrast and compliment to Zen... Read more
Published on Jun 16 1999

5.0 out of 5 stars A PATH TO ENLIGHTENMENT
I have been involved with the martial arts for over 25 years. Student, instructor, swordsman. I consider this book a reference tool and a source of inspiritation. Read more
Published on Jul 11 1998 by dino99@prodigy.net

3.0 out of 5 stars Interesting, but not illuminating.
Takuan Soho has a book made of 3 parts, the first is a letter he wrote to a sword master about not "stopping the mind" and "the right mind" which basically... Read more
Published on April 6 1998 by Travis Cottreau

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