Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
Philosophy
Critical Book Review: Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind
For my critical book review I chose to read, “ Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind,” by Shunryu Suzuki. Suzuki was a direct spiritual descendant of the great thirteenth-century Zen master Dogen. Suzuki was already a deeply respected Zen master in Japan when he came to America in 1958 intending on a short visit. He was very impressed by the seriousness he found among Americans interested in Zen that …
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…down. Seeing the reality of things and keeping a strong mind just as Zen teaches are tools that I apply to my own life as a student. I found many of the teachings in this book new and interesting. I didn’t find anything that I could say I didn’t like, It’s all new to me and I’m just beginning to learn it, at this time I can’t be so judgmental.
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