{"product_id":"zen-mind-beginners-mind-informal-talks-on-zen-meditation-and-practice-by-shunryu-suzuki-trudy-dixon-huston-smith-richard-baker","title":"Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki","description":"\u003ch2\u003eZen Mind, Beginner's Mind\u003c\/h2\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAuthor:\u003c\/strong\u003e Shunryu Suzuki\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eEdited by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Trudy Dixon\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eForeword by:\u003c\/strong\u003e Huston Smith \u0026amp; Richard Baker\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eISBN:\u003c\/strong\u003e 0834800799\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePublisher:\u003c\/strong\u003e Weatherhill\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eYear:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1970\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eBinding:\u003c\/strong\u003e Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePages:\u003c\/strong\u003e 138\u003cbr\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eAbout This Book\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cp\u003eZen mind is one of those enigmatic phrases used by Zen teachers to throw you back upon yourself — to make you go behind the words and begin wondering. \"I know what my own mind is,\" you tell yourself, \"but what is Zen mind?\" And then: \"But do I really know what my own mind is?\"\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe innocence of this first inquiry — just asking what you are — is beginner's mind. The mind of the beginner is needed throughout Zen practice. It is the open mind, the attitude that includes both doubt and possibility, the ability to see things always as fresh and new. It is needed in all aspects of life. Beginner's mind is the practice of Zen mind.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis beloved classic originated from a series of talks given by Zen Master Shunryu Suzuki to a small group in Los Altos, California. His approach is informal, drawing examples from ordinary events and common sense. Zen is now and here, he says — as meaningful for the West as for the East. His fundamental teaching is rooted in centuries of Zen Buddhism, especially the work of Dogen, one of the most important and creative of all Zen Masters.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003ch3\u003eWhy This Book Is Perfect For You\u003c\/h3\u003e\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eSeekers beginning or deepening a meditation practice\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eAnyone drawn to Zen Buddhism, mindfulness, or contemplative spirituality\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eReaders looking for a gentle, accessible entry point into Eastern philosophy\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003eThose who appreciate timeless wisdom delivered with warmth and simplicity\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\u003chr\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAll items in our Pre-Loved Library are curated vintage or secondhand copies. Expect minor shelf wear, aged pages, or past owner notes — each imperfection adds to the soul and journey of the book.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Weatherhill","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":44006747471938,"sku":"0834800799","price":24.95,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0661\/2910\/0866\/files\/A316C1E1-3D45-4890-8936-EBAC643394EF.jpg?v=1784452754","url":"https:\/\/spiritandjourney.com\/products\/zen-mind-beginners-mind-informal-talks-on-zen-meditation-and-practice-by-shunryu-suzuki-trudy-dixon-huston-smith-richard-baker","provider":"Spirit \u0026 Journey Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}