Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice
by Shunryu Suzuki
Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind is one of the great modern Zen classics. Originally published 30 years ago, it’s first line is the memorable “In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.”
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“I really think it’s one of the best books on the planet. Every time I read it, even now when I reckon I’ve read it more than 40 or 50 times, it still has the effect of pulling me out of everyday thinking, out of everyday life, and making me see the world in a very different way.” Read more...
Andy Puddicombe, Nonprofit Leaders & Activist
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