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One of the world's leading authorities on Zen Buddhism, D. T.
Suzuki was the author of more than a hundred works on the subject
in both Japanese and English, and was most instrumental in bringing
the teachings of Zen Buddhism to the attention of the Western
world. Written in a lively, accessible, and straightforward manner,
"An Introduction to Zen Buddhism" is illuminating for the serious
student and layperson alike. Suzuki provides a complete vision of
Zen, which emphasizes self-understanding and enlightenment through
many systems of philosophy, psychology, and ethics. With a foreword
by the renowned psychiatrist Dr. Carl Jung, this volume has been
generally acknowledged a classic introduction to the subject for
many years. It provides, along with Suzuki's "Essays" and "Manual
of Zen Buddhism," a framework for living a balanced and fulfilled
existence through Zen.
An inspiration to the likes of Thomas Merton, Aldous Huxley, John
Cage, Jack Kerouac, and more, D. T. Suzuki was the single greatest
ambassador of Zen Buddhism to the West. In this seminal anthology,
a perfect sourcebook for the student of Zen, Suzuki collects the
famous sutras, or sermons, of the Buddha, the gathas, or hymns, the
intriguing philosophical puzzles known as koan, and the dharanis,
or invocations to expel evil spirits. Included also are the
recorded conversations of the great Buddhist monks--intimate
dialogues on the subjects of momentous importance. In addition to
the written selections, all of them translated by Dr. Suzuki, there
are reproductions of many Buddhist drawings and paintings,
including religious statues found in Zen temples, each with an
explanation of its significance, and the great series of
allegorical paintings "The Ten Oxherding Pictures."
No other figure in history has played a bigger part in opening the West to Buddhism than the eminent Zen author, D.T. Suzuki, and in this reissue of his best work readers are given the very heart of Zen teaching. Zen Buddhism, which sold more than 125,000 as an Anchor paperback after its publication in 1956, includes a basic historical background as well as a thorough overview of the techniques for Zen practice. Concepts and terminology such as satori, zazen, and koans, as well as the various elements of this philosophy are all given clear explanations. But while Suzuki takes nothing for granted in the reader's understanding of the fundamentals, he does not give a merely rudimentary overview. Each of the essays included here, particularly those on the unconscious mind and the relation of Zen to Western philosophy, go far beyond other sources for their penetrating insights and timeless wisdom.
What is most important about D.T. Suzuki's work, however--and what comes across so powerfully in these selections--is his unparalleled ability to communicate the experiential aspect of Zen. The intensity here with which Zen philosophy comes to life is without parallel in the canon of Buddhist literature. Suzuki stands apart from all teachers before or since because of his exceptional ability to eloquently capture in words the seemingly inexpressible essence of Zen.
This widely praised book presents the nature, technique and practice of Zen with exceptional clarity, wisdom and frankness. Buddhism
This is a new release of the original 1959 edition.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1906 Edition.
This Is A New Release Of The Original 1913 Edition.
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Studies in Zen (Paperback)
Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki; Edited by Christmas Humphreys
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This is a new release of the original 1959 edition.
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