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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice

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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

By: Shunryu Suzuki
Narrated by: Peter Coyote
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In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few.

So begins this most beloved of all American Zen works. In a single stroke, the simple sentence cuts through the pervasive tendency students have of getting so close to Zen as to completely miss what it's all about. In the years since its original publication, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind has become one of the great modern Zen classics. Suzuki Roshi presents the basics of Zen in a way that is remarkably clear and resonates with the joy of insight.

Read by Emmy-award winning narrator Peter Coyote, this audio will be listened to time and time again as an inspiration to practice.

©2020 Shunryu Suzuki (P)2006 Phoenix Books, Inc. Alternative & Complementary Medicine Buddhism Meditation Philosophy Spirituality

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I can listen to this over and over again and still learn something new. Timeless wisdom.

A classic

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Great book, highly recommended. The kind of book you can read again and again.

Brilliant book

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To become enlightened you must let go of wanting to become enlightened, or wanting anything, if your reason for reading books is to achieve enlightenment then you will not find it, it is not something you find, it is something you already have, you just need to realize it, truly see it.

So, this book will not enlighten you, only you can do that. Enlightenment is beyond words and symbols.

This book will not enlighten you....

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I have thoroughly enjoyed the book. It is easy to understand but also full of hidden meanings that will require a second listen and some time to meditate on the topics.

Highly recommended to anyone on any spiritual paths.

A very good introduction to Zen

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I believe this book offers a good understanding of what Zen is and it’s practice.

The authors explains in words the big concepts of buddhism in such a way that it makes sense for everyone to understand.

What I mean is the explanation of enlightenment and big mind in modern and no uncertain terms.

If you want a short and clear exposition of zen even if you are a beginner or you had some practice before I highly recommend this book.

Excelent book

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I comeback to this audiobook whenever I forget myself and need some guidance in the way.

A fantastic guide

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always great. a different read or listen every time - this time I hardly recognized it

timeless

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Peter Coyote has a great voice, easy to listen to. The audiobook is a great introduction to ZEN.

Great - Very Insightful!

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You either know, or you don't know... read a little everyday and practice. Short enough to read and long enough to explain.

Amazing book

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One of my favourite books! The one I always go back to over and over again.
Beautifully narrated by Peter Coyote
I recommend this to everybody interested in Zen

Amazing!

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