#801
Mentioned in 26 episodes

Zen mind, beginner's mind

Book • 1970
In 'Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind', Shunryu Suzuki explores the core principles of Zen Buddhism, focusing on the concept of 'shoshin' or 'beginner’s mind'.

This mind is empty, free of the habits of the expert, and open to all possibilities.

The book discusses various aspects of Zen practice, including zazen (sitting meditation), breathing techniques, and the importance of maintaining a non-dualistic and compassionate mindset.

Suzuki uses simple language and everyday examples to illustrate how to apply Zen principles in daily life, emphasizing the need to approach each experience with freshness and openness, rather than preconceptions or a sense of achievement.

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Mentioned in 26 episodes

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David Sparks
as a book he reread after 40 years.
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Forrest Hanson
as a source of wisdom on maintaining a beginner's mind.
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Clay Skipper
when discussing the importance of effort over results.
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William Green
as a book that impacted Howard Marks' life.
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William Green
, quoting his statement that everything changes is the basic truth of existence.
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William Green
as a book emphasizing the Buddhist teaching of impermanence and its importance in life.
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David Nichtern
in the context of Beginner's Mind.
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Kevin Rose
in the context of Zen Buddhism and the concept of satori moments.
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Pico Iyer
, quoting a sentence from his book "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind"
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Jack Kornfield
while discussing a book about Suzuki Roshi and his teachings.
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Valerie Forstman
as a book that resonated with her musician's spirit and mentality.
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William Green
in the context of approaching situations with an open mind.
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Leo Babauta
as an introductory book to Zen Buddhism, although he notes it can be initially confusing.
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Robert Waldinger
when discussing beginner's mind and openness to new experiences.
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Tommy Wieringa
in relatie tot de zen-traditie en het belang van altijd opnieuw beginnen met een beginnersmentaliteit.
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Jorge Arango
in relation to the concept of beginner's mind in Buddhism.
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Mentioned in the introduction as one of the two most influential books on Zen in the West.
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Jane Hirshfield
in reference to her Zen practice and its influence on her poetry.
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