Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
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Narrated by:
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Peter Coyote
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Written by:
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Shunryu Suzuki
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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.You may also enjoy...
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- Jennifer Goldsmith
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beginner's mind
this is such a blessing. It actually puts into words that which by its nature is beyond words
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- Marial Shea
- 2025-01-01
Authentic Zen teaching
This is not pop-zen or pseudo-zen; it's not "the zen of [fill in the blank]" co-opted to sell something. It's the real deal, a collection of edited talks by a great Zen master. Peter Coyote studied with Suzuki Roshi and was ordained as a lay Buddhist priest. He reads Suzuki Roshi's words with simplicity, clarity, and a depth of understanding. So much wisdom here.
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- Evan M
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Love it
This was a great book and I am very happy that I gave it a listen. Audio is quite old, but you get used to it quickly.
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- Pierce
- 2018-12-06
Enlightening read
Very profound and eye opening door into the world of Zen Buddhism.
Anyone who is serious about their practice will be able to absorb much from this book.
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- Richard Smithson
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Great Info
This is a wonderful book for all to enjoy .It’s one of those books that you never want to end . Regardless of your religious believes this book has a lot to offer and eye opening ideas,to bring us closer and kinder as individuals.
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- 2021-03-05
Abysmal audio quality
I reread "Zen Mind" every new year, and so this year I decided to try this audiobook. As usual, the dharma teachings come through clearly. I wish I could say the same about the audio quality, which is heavily muffled and full of pops and crackles reminiscent of vinyl records. I found I had to listen to the audiobook at an uncomfortably high volume for the voice to shine out from the noise. You can tell this was recorded cheaply in the early 90s. A version retold in 2021 with a good mic would be appreciated.
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