Essays in Zen Buddhism : First series by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki
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Suzuki, Daisetz Teitaro, 1870-1966
English
"Essays in Zen Buddhism: First Series" by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki is a collection of philosophical essays written in the early 20th century. The work serves as an exploration of Zen Buddhism, focusing on its development, principles, and practices while making it accessible to a Western audience. It covers key concepts such as enlightenment, meditati...
Suzuki discusses the fundamental nature of Zen, describing it as an art of understanding one's own being and a means to achieve freedom from suffering. He emphasizes that Zen transcends intellectual reasoning and instead relies on direct personal experience to grasp its truths. Suzuki acknowledges the challenges of studying Zen, both from a scholarly and a practical perspective, while expressing his hope that his insights may help illuminate Zen's significance and relevance in modern life. This introduction effectively sets the stage for a deeper exploration of Zen in the subsequent essays. (This is an automatically generated summary.)
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