Unfettered Mind

Writings of the Zen Master to the Sword Master Takuan Soho (1573-1645)

We say that:

If one puts his mind in the action of his opponent 's body, his mind will be taken by the action of his opponent body.

If he puts his mind in thoughts of his opponent's intention to strike him, his mind will be taken by thoughts of his opponent's intention to strike him.

If he puts his mind in his own sword, his mind will be taken by his own sword.

If he puts his mind in his own intention of not been struck, his mind will be taken by his intention of not being struck.

What this means is that there is no place to put the mind.