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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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profound is the easiest way to describe, so beautifully presented. a road map for understanding our realities

loved this book,

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This is what I listen to when I am anxious. It puts my mind at ease. Beautiful.

Wonderful

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My friend and I used to listen to this together years ago, it is so nice to finally have a copy again. It is a wonderful audiobook and I find it very very relaxing. The narrators voice is easy to understand, i didn't want it read by anyone else. :)

relaxing

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I have listened to this reading many times now and get something more from it each time. Each short talk by Suzuki Roshi is full of depth and wisdom, but also joyful and encouraging.

Wonderful

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I have listened to this book over half a dozen times, and I pick up on a subtle quote that I missed each time, if you are new to Zen in my belief this is written perfectly, exceptional listening

The Simplest and best Book on Zen I have read

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This book is a detailed teaching of Zazen meditation along with deep understanding of to know your mind, nature, true your self and Buddhism.

Detailed understanding of Zazen practice

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This book gave me some excellent moments of clarity. audio could be better. excellent narration.

Great book & performance. Low audio quality

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This is a great reference book about Zen Buddhism. Definitely be listening to this audio again

One to listen to over again.

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This book has changed my life. Beautifully read and such wonderful words to ponder & absorb.
I listen to individual chapters daily. Excellent!

Fantastic and beautiful

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This is beautifully read and engaging. Such a classic work.. deeply insightful, intriguing and well worth the time..

Timeless Classic

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