The concept of "nomind" is central to Zen from "summary" of The Way of Zen by Alan Watts
The concept of "nomind" is central to Zen. In Zen, the mind is seen as a barrier to experiencing reality as it truly is. The Zen practitioner seeks to go beyond the limitations of the thinking mind in order to achieve a direct experience of the world. This state of "nomind" is not one of emptiness or nothingness, but rather a state of pure awareness. In the practice of meditation, the goal is to quiet the chatter of the mind and enter into a state of deep presence. This state of presence allows the practitioner to see things as they are, without the distortions of the ego or the judgments of the thinking mind. It is a state of pure perception, free from the filters of past experiences or future expectations. The idea of "nomind" can be challenging for Westerners, who are used to valuing the intellect and the rational mind. However, in Zen, the mind...
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