Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1970
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BetaZen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
Nonfiction | Book | Adult | Published in 1970138
Book • Nonfiction
California • 1970s
1970
Adult
18+ years
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice by Shunryu Suzuki, Trudy Dixon, Richard Baker, and Huston Smith offers insights into Zen meditation, emphasizing maintaining a beginner's attitude and openness. The book is structured around practical advice and philosophical reflections aimed at both new and experienced practitioners.
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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki offers profound insights into Zen meditation with accessible language. Praised for its clarity and depth, it is a valuable resource for both novices and advanced practitioners. Some readers find the content repetitive, but overall, its simplicity and wisdom are widely appreciated. (350 characters)
Who Should Read Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice?
A reader who would appreciate Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki et al. is one interested in Zen Buddhism, meditation, and spiritual growth. Similar to fans of Thich Nhat Hanh's The Miracle of Mindfulness, this reader seeks practical insights and philosophical depth in cultivating a beginner’s mind approach to life.
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Book • Nonfiction
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Adult
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