Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice

By: Shunryu Suzuki

Narrated by: Peter Coyote

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.

Cool read but found it quite hard to understand.

Was a bit tricky to understand most of it. I do get the main sentiments but I'd like more modernity to it.

Excellent treasure

Suzuki Roshi explains the deeply profound way of Zen in a modern, easy to understand manner. A truly timeless treasure for people on a journey to their own minds.

I wish the audio quality would have been a bit clearer though...

Wonderful Introduction

A book for those who want a concise and meaningful glimpse into the practice of Buddhism.

A great guide for someone starting out or continuing their Zen journey

I really found this book a practical guide to Zen Buddhism and Zazen meditation. As someone who is relatively new to Zen but has meditated and studied Buddhism, I enjoyed its direct approach.

Pros:

• A great guide to the meditation practices of Zazen
• Helpful in understanding the correct Zen mindset
• Clear and concise instruction with helpful analogies

Cons:

• Audio recording is poor, but the reader is excellent
• I don’t love the deification of the Buddha, perhaps I need to study more

I play this on repeat daily

There is no other book that I need, no other dharma. This book did it, and continues to bring me to the state of bliss on a daily bases.