A Guide to Zen by Katsuki Sekida

Author:Katsuki Sekida
Language: eng
Format: epub
ISBN: 9781608681723
Publisher: New World Library

DISEASES OF THE MIND

Those who are afflicted with mental troubles often do not realize that they are suffering from illness. In fact, almost all people are suffering from nervous disorders, and almost all people think of the mind as naturally that way. They never think of a remedy, since they are not aware of the disorder.

Literature is the mirror of the human mind. All the sufferings that are described in books are the results of mental disorders, yet there is no sign that the characters in novels — or their authors — recognize this. Rushing to destruction, being driven by passion to the point of total ruin: all this is admired. Nevertheless, it is a fever of the mind.

People die of mental illnesses, just as they die of physical diseases. Physical diseases are attended by a monitor called the mind. In mental illnesses the monitors themselves are sick. They are deranged, and helplessly lead the way to ultimate destruction.

True freedom of mind consists in not being dragged on by your own mind. To be free in this way comprises true freedom of mind and enables us to exercise genuine free will. Our environment, whatever it may be, is a mere accompaniment. We can achieve true freedom of mind regardless of the environment around us.

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