Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #5806 in Books
• Published on: 1973-07
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 132 pages

Synopsis
This text offers a series of insights into the Zen mind.

Customer Reviews

Brilliant
This was the first book on Zen I read, and I found it simply amazing.
Not only is the message of Zen made clear in content, but - crucially - the language and style of the text is so much part of what Suzuki has to offer.

I definitely recommend this book by one of the most influential Zen teachers of the western world. It is a canonical piece of work for Westerners wanting to learn more about Zen philosophy.

The book so inspired me last summer that I included many references to it in my dissertation on the concept of 'effort' in geography at university.

This is not a beginner's book
You must remember that this book contains Shunryu's lecture, which were presented live. That in and of itself would be a great experience. Since we could not all be there, this book is our method to sharing some of his teachings. The lectures go over the description of the sitting Zen experience. You, the Zen student, will constantly refer to this book. This book will not gather dust on your shelf.

If you are a beginner, I would direct you to read the "Three Pillars of Zen" first. It was my first book (See my review), and it teaches Zen in a historical and traditional light.

Open hearted clear minded advice.
I thought that this was a most useful book. It will encourage and warm the heart. To do full justice to yourself (and to the book) you do however need to have a daily meditation practice. Read it again and again and things will come to you from different angles.The only weakness to this book will be your projections.With love Andy.