Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind (Abridged) Audiobook

" This is a book I could probably re-read quiet a few times. "

" Read slowly, like a poem, and read often, like a piece of your life. "

" It's difficult to digest the contents of this kind of book. What I could pick up from my first reading was to empty my mind as much as possible. When I face something, I should see it as it is, without any pre-thoughts or my own opinions. This attitude will make me become wise and help to think clearly. Throw away my colored glasses. "

" I'm not very good at zen (I think I'm a little too high energy and anxiety-filled) but I'm trying, and this is an interesting introduction. "

" One of the classic books on Zen, written for a western audience. I am going to revisit it soon, since my interest in mediation has been re-ignited. Refreshing for me to remember that the best mind is the beginner's mind, since I am often too obsessed with knowledge and achievement . . . "

" Good introduction to Zen Buddhism. "

" to begin... is to end... "

" Not a bad way to start. Or a bad place to start, rather. Clearly and beautifly written. "

" Meditation is hard. This book helps, with simple and short chapters that explain what Zen meditation is and how to get into it. "

" Whereas beginning monastics are handed What the Buddha Taught as an introduction to Buddhist history and theory, they are just as frequently given Zen Mind as their introduction to meditation for just reason: It is a superb guide which not only outlines but explains how zezen functions. "

" It is ok to have opinions about this book. Sit with them and then let them go. Or I'll hit you with a stick until you sit up straight again. "

" I absolutely love this little book. I go back and re-read it every now and then, and am always inspired. Every word is carefully chosen and carries weight. Beautiful introduction to Zen. "

" This book is kinda telling you what to do which always creeps me out a little. I don't really want to read books that tell me what and what not to do. Strong religions are a little strange to me. It's good though and has some good advice. "

" One of my favorite books! "

" Don't read it just once. "

" For a small book, it's very powerful. Great book for concentrating on what's really important. I recommend it to anyone looking for peace and quiet. I loved it. "

" I liked it. It's simple. What more can you want, right?! "

" david and i and suzuki have a long relationship. "

" Our world would be a better place if everyone read this once a year. "

" I loved the ending but it kinda dragged in the middle. Ha-ha. This is a bit embarassing but I always thought Zen and Buddhism were two seperate things. Turns out there is no Zen, there is no Buddhism and there is no no-Zen or no no-Buddhism either. That settled, "just sit". "

" This is exactly what a book on Zen should be - short, straight forward, to the point, but also utterly paradoxical. It encapsulates the essence of Zen for an American audience, but breathes the wit and warmth of Japanese thought in every word. The must-have Zen primer. "

" A poetic, insightful introduction to Soto zen and zazen in general. "

" A great companion, a chapter every now and then. "

" Book of lectures on Zen it was okay. "

" I recommend this for most bookshelves. "

" As I said about Brother Lawrence's 'Practice' in everything, regardless of the path, in everything. "

" Just started this today - loving it! "

" I liked it. It's simple. What more can you want, right?! "

" Great book. I definitely want to revisit it again. It's both the simplest book I've read about Buddhism but also the most complex. It works on a lot of levels. "

" This is exactly what a book on Zen should be - short, straight forward, to the point, but also utterly paradoxical. It encapsulates the essence of Zen for an American audience, but breathes the wit and warmth of Japanese thought in every word. The must-have Zen primer. "

" A classical text on Zen Buddism that appears on many buddhist teachers' essential readings list. The title personifies the text. "

" Adds to how I think about a zen approach to life. "

" One of the very best books that brought Zen Buddhism to the West. "

" What an awesome, must read book. Five stars. "

" Great book, Shunryu Suzuki is the Zen meditation teacher and founder of the Temples in California, he has made it simple for people to understand and blend in with their own religious practice and life. Very good read "

" Unconventional thinking; presents a different way of looking at things. "

" "When you do something, you should burn yourself completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself." "

" This is the book that introduced me to Buddhism and helped me to follow the Middle Way. Suzuki Roshi is the one to read if you are interested in Buddhism. "

" Most significant book I've read. "