--- product_id: 5407826 title: "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice (Shambhala Library)" brand: "shunryu suzukitrudy dixon" price: "10769 Ft" currency: HUF in_stock: true reviews_count: 20 category: "Books" url: https://www.desertcart.hu/products/5407826-zen-mind-beginners-mind-informal-talks-on-zen-meditation-practice store_origin: HU region: Hungary --- # Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice (Shambhala Library) **Brand:** shunryu suzukitrudy dixon **Price:** 10769 Ft **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice (Shambhala Library) by shunryu suzukitrudy dixon - **How much does it cost?** 10769 Ft with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.hu](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/5407826-zen-mind-beginners-mind-informal-talks-on-zen-meditation-practice) ## Best For - shunryu suzukitrudy dixon enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted shunryu suzukitrudy dixon brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Review “One of the best and most succinct introductions to Zen practice.”—Library Journal "This is one of the top five Buddhist books, ever."—Elephant Read more About the Author Shunryu Suzuki (1904–1971) was one of the most influential spiritual teachers of the twentieth century and is truly a founding father of Zen in America. A Japanese priest of the Soto lineage, he taught in the United States from 1959 until his death. He was the founder of the San Francisco Zen Center and the Tassajara Zen Mountain Center. He is the author of Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind and Branching Streams Flow in the Darkness: Zen Talks on the Sandokai, and he is the subject of the biography Crooked Cucumber by David Chadwick. Read more ## Images ![Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice (Shambhala Library) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/61y36DisnQL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Best Book on Meditation and Mindfulness *by A***M on Reviewed in the United States on August 16, 2018* I have been practicing meditation and mindfulness for over 20 years and teaching it for over ten years. I also lived as a monk for six years in forest monasteries in South East Asia.Someone asked me: "I have a question for you - if there is just one book on meditation / mindfulness that you can suggest, what would it be?"Great question. This question made me pause and reflect. After an inner scan of the countless titles that have deepened my understanding of this profound subject, one stood out clearly.I would recommend..."Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" by Shunyru Suzuki Roshi.Why this particular book? What sets it apart?It is about the correct attitude with which to approach our practice. It also offers a method, but doesn't make a big deal about it. There are actually a million meditation methods and a million books extolling the virtues of their own particular method. However that is actually not most important. When the attitude is right, any method will bear abundant fruit. Indeed even without any method we will benefit. Our life will be illumined. When the attitude is off, the world's most profound teacher, teaching and method will miss the mark.In a way this book crushes our rosy ideas about meditation. It doesn't make tall promises about the benefits of meditation. Instead it punctures all our tyres. There is no where else we can go. This is the wisdom of no escape. We are forced to face ourselves right where we are.The chapters are short. Each offers a slap. Some are back slaps of encouragement. Some are face slaps challenging our foolishness. They all slap us back into the present. The taste of these slaps linger. Good strong medicine.This book takes everything away. It offers nothing in return. All that remains is a vast open space where life can flow and love can play. This is why this book is precious. This is why I recommend this book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ This book is a bright star! *by S***I on Reviewed in the United States on July 9, 2017* Reading this book is like sitting with a teacher. The energy of it is clear and light, open. Its intent is to share its understanding, its observations.On first reading, I understood very little of what it was trying to convey. Sentences in English, easy enough to read, but conveying concepts that clearly went deeply beneath the words to a place that I didn’t comprehend and couldn’t feel.I’ve since re-read it and now, continually re-read sections of it! Its instruction cannot really be conveyed via language alone. The concepts have to be absorbed in combination with meditation, intent and an openness to different ways of looking at life. Each sentence becomes a phrase to study and meditate on. Eventually, the meaning of the words start to appear as if birds in a wood when you are looking for them. Everything quiets down and then they appear to you, though they’ve always been there.Over time, my understanding of the book has changed from it being a lecture, a ‘this is how you should do it’ instructional to a ‘look, this is how it can work’ observation - an understanding of how it is possible to live with straight forward and simple, profound joy.It is one of my go-to resources for spiritual guidance and calm beauty. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ A Phenomenal Foray Into The Mindfulness & Simplicity *by Z***X on Reviewed in the United States on September 7, 2016* Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki is a rather intricate but deep view into the mindscape of what the 'Zen Mind' entails.Given that this book isn't exactly for those in the nascent stages of Zen Buddhism, it can be quite enigmatic in some spots. Still, this does not detract from the wealth of information the reader will be able to garner if they maintain an open mind.Overall the book shows many insights individuals may follow to strengthen their core repertoire.Some of the concepts the book discusses included mindfulness, the importance of calmness and focus in your life, proper practice, simplicity and much more.For someone that's new in traversing the Zen realm, this book is quite appreciated. It synthesizes many complex topics in a simple to follow manner, and does so in a way that is rich in scope as well.Reading this book will definitely help the reader become more cognizant of the mind in countless ways.After having this book a while, and referenced it quite a bit, have a feeling that how much this book helps an individual is proportional to how much one focuses on each of the concepts. It really is an excellent book. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.hu/products/5407826-zen-mind-beginners-mind-informal-talks-on-zen-meditation-practice](https://www.desertcart.hu/products/5407826-zen-mind-beginners-mind-informal-talks-on-zen-meditation-practice) --- *Product available on Desertcart Hungary* *Store origin: HU* *Last updated: 2026-05-16*