Zen mind, beginner's mind

1st ed., 16th paperback printing.

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Author

Shunryū Suzuki

Contributions

Dixon, Trudy. - Contributor

Publication

1980 - Weatherhill, New York, New York (State)

Language

English

Word Count

34,500 words, Guess

Page Count

138 pages

Identifiers

Open LibraryOL18189220M
ISBN-100834800527
OCLC Control Number7950966
OCLC Control Number13160285
OCLC Control Number20674253

and 6 more

OCLC Control Number181947670
Internet Archivezenmindbeginners00suzu
Library of Congress Control Number70123326
Goodreads238758
LibraryThing18466
WikidataQ126501223

Classifications

LCCBQ9288 .S994 1999

Description

This is a duplicate. Please update your lists. See https://openlibrary.org/works/OL464662W.

Description

Zen mind is one of those enigmatic phrases used by Zen teachers to throw you back upon yourself, to make you go behind the words themselves and begin wondering. "Is it what I am doing now? Is it what I am thinking now?" The innocence of this first inquiry--just asking what you are--is beginner's mind. The mind of the beginner is needed throughout Zen practice. It is the open mind, the attitude that includes both doubt and possibility, the ability to see things always as fresh and new. It is needed in all aspects of life. This book originated from a series of talks given by Zen Master Shunryu Suzuki to a small group is California. His approach is informal, and he draws his examples from ordinary events and common sense.--From publisher description.