Becoming Yourself

Teachings on the Zen Way of Life

De: Shunryu Suzuki

Narrado por: Peter Coyote

Brought to you by Penguin.

The long-awaited book on the essence of Zen practice from the beloved author of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind

“Our way of sitting is for you to become yourself.”

In this long-overdue book from one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the last century, Shunryu Suzuki Roshi shares simple, warmhearted teachings on a practice that is fundamentally about becoming yourself. In his inimitable style, filled with humor and insight, Becoming Yourself speaks directly to the newest beginners while also serving as a touchstone and a continual source of inspiration for even the most experienced practitioners and Zen teachers.

Becoming Yourself is based on the late Suzuki’s lectures and brings to light many of his unpublished teachings. Throughout, Suzuki Roshi’s voice is clear and resonates with the unmistakable power of true wisdom.

© Shunryu Suzuki 2025 (P) Penguin Audio 2025

Not for beginners

I love this book but my mistake was making this the second or third book I've read on Buddhist practices and some concepts are really difficult to grasp - not by any fault of the author but simply because I have not explored the depths of my existence in the universe on this level before..
"When a stone is really a stone, it cannot be picked up."
If you understand this sentence you will be better equipped than me to enjoy the contents of this book. Nevertheless, I will strive to learn deeper and connect with my true being better; before rereading this book