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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.

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

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Gets right to the point and tells the actual truth instead of feeding you belief systems. I will be listening t this again many more times. Narration was spot on and it's a short listen, meaning it's easy to get into. Please buy this book, it will change your life. One of the greatest audio books I've ever listened to.

Truly legendary!

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i needed to go through all chapters over all over again again we better understanding

very deep stuff.

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in my quest to find something soothing, instant, wise and practically enriching , I've had many disappointments. indeed, in 50 years or more of reading, listening and searching I've only found perhaps 5 or so that have been that good I've finished them and kept coming back...to hear it all again. This is such a one.

My favourite book

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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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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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