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“If enlightenment comes first, before thinking, before practice, your thinking and your practice will not be self-centered. By enlightenment I mean believing in nothing, believing in something which has no form or no color, which is ready to take form or color. This enlightenment is the immutable truth. It is on this orginal truth that our activity, our thinking, and our practice should be based.”

Quote by Shunryu Suzuki

Book:Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

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Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind

This book is a compilation of lectures and talks given by Shunryu Suzuki, a renowned Zen master. It delves into the core principles of Zen practice, emphasizing the importance of simplicity, awareness, and the beginner's mind approach to life. The text is widely regarded as an accessible introduction to Zen Buddhism and its teachings. more

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Shunryu Suzuki, born on May 18, 1904, was a renowned Zen master from Japan. He played a significant role in spreading Zen culture in the Western world. more

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