Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind by Shunryu SuzukiA classic in Western Zen, especially for practitioners. It presents the spirit of beginner’s mind, posture, attitude, and basic Zen practice. Wikipedia+2Goodreads+2 Shōbōgenzō Zuimonki (Zui-monki / The Treasury of the True Dharma Eye: Record of Things Heard) by Dōgen (with Shohaku Okumura & others)These are informal talks by Dōgen,… Continue reading Zen books
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The Marrow of Zen
It is said that there are four kinds of horses: excellent ones, good ones, poor ones, and bad ones. The best horse will run slow and fast, right and left, at the driver’s will, before it sees the shadow of the whip; the second best will run as well as the first one does, just… Continue reading The Marrow of Zen