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Zen Is Right Here

Teaching Stories and Anecdotes of Shunryu Suzuki, Author of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

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Zen Is Right Here

Written by: Shunryu Suzuki, David Chadwick - editor
Narrated by: Brian Nishii
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Shunryu Suzuki’s extraordinary gift for presenting traditional Zen teachings using ordinary language is well known to the countless readers of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind. In Zen Is Right Here, his teachings are brought to life through stories told by his students. These living encounters with Zen are poignant, direct, humorous, paradoxical, and enlightening - and their setting in real-life contexts makes them wonderfully accessible.

Like the Buddha himself, Shunryu Suzuki gave profound teachings that were skillfully expressed for each moment, person, and situation he encountered. He emphasized that while the essence of Buddhism is constant, the expression of that essence is always changing. Each of the stories presented here is an example of this versatile and timeless quality, showing that the potential for attaining enlightenment exists right here, at this very place.

©2001 David Chadwick (P)2021 Shambhala Publications
Philosophy Philosophy & Practice Zen

Critic Reviews

“These brief personal stories, which are contributed anonymously, offer a strong sense of Suzuki Roshi, his teachings, and his enduring sense of humor.” (Publishers Weekly)

“Like a temple bell that strikes through the air to the heart of sound, these anecdotes and quotes offer humor, wisdom, enlightenment, brio, and a perfect example of a Zen life lived every day - that of Soto Zen priest Shunryu Suzuki who helped introduce thousands of Americans to Zen.... Flip through the book at random and you will find a gem on any given page. This book is an instruction manual for living your Zen outside the meditation hall.” (Japan Times)

“A delightful, thought-provoking, and eminently wise collection of teachings.” (Spirituality and Health)

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