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Zen and the Art of Freeing the Mind: How Does Zen Influence Your Philosophical Thinking?

Posted: September 8th, 2024, 3:15 am
by Sushan
This topic is about the September 2024 Philosophy Book of the Month, Zen and the Art of Writing: Publish Your First Book by Ray Hodgson

"Zen is about eliminating mental blocks, allowing your mind to operate in its freest, most natural state." – Alan W. Watts
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How do you think the principles of Zen apply to philosophical thinking? Do you believe that eliminating mental blocks is essential for achieving clarity in thought?

Feel free to share personal experiences or opinions on how Zen may influence modern thought, or any contrasting views you might hold!