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Essays in Zen Buddhism
Book • 1987
Essays in Zen Buddhism, written by D.T.
Suzuki, is a seminal work that introduced Zen to the Western world.
It explores the origins of Zen as a unique Chinese interpretation of the Doctrine of Enlightenment, aiming for Satori or 'Sudden Enlightenment'.
The book delves into the history of Buddhism, the daily life of a Zen monk, and the path to enlightenment, presenting Zen as a way of perceiving, acting, and being rather than a religion.
Suzuki, is a seminal work that introduced Zen to the Western world.
It explores the origins of Zen as a unique Chinese interpretation of the Doctrine of Enlightenment, aiming for Satori or 'Sudden Enlightenment'.
The book delves into the history of Buddhism, the daily life of a Zen monk, and the path to enlightenment, presenting Zen as a way of perceiving, acting, and being rather than a religion.
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Mentioned by Norman Fischer as one of the first books on Zen Buddhism he read in the West, sparking his interest in Zen practice.
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