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“In the beginner’s mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert’s there are few.”
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind is a profound and influential book by Shunryu Suzuki that delves into the essence of Zen Buddhism. This timeless classic invites readers to approach life with a fresh, open perspective, akin to that of a beginner. Suzuki emphasizes the importance of mindfulness, meditation, and simplicity as pathways to enlightenment. Through concise anecdotes and teachings, he illuminates the subtle art of finding profound meaning in the ordinary. Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind is a guide to cultivating a mind unburdened by preconceptions, fostering a state of pure awareness and tranquility.


[Note: Preface, by Huston Smith, (on pg ix of ZMBM) is not included in this audio recording]
[Note: Introduction by Richard Baker (on pg xiii of ZMBM) is not included in this audio recording]

0:00 Introduction

0:13 Prologue : Beginner’s Mind

4:32 [Part One : Right Practice]
4:55 Posture
14:49 Breathing
22:26 Control
29:18 Mind Waves
34:33 Mind Weeds
38:39 The Marrow of Zen
45:43 No Dualism
53:08 Bowing
1:01:30 Nothing Special

1:07:51 [Part Two : Right Attitude]
1:08:04 Single-Minded Way
1:14:04 Repetition
1:18:42 Zen and Excitement
1:22:57 Right Effort
1:30:00 No Trace
1:38:04 God Giving
1:46:39 Mistakes in Practice
1:54:41 Limiting You Activity
1:58:47 Study Yourself
2:07:10 To Polish a Tile
2:17:07 Constancy
2:24:04 Communication
2:32:30 Negative and Positive

2:45:46 [Part Three : Right Understanding]
2:46:08 Traditional Zen Spirit
2:59:20 The Quality of Being
3:07:45 Naturalness
3:15:15 Emptiness
3:23:09 Readiness, Mindfulness
3:29:37 Believing in Nothing
3:36:02 Attachment, Nonattachment
3:42:44 Calmness
3:47:20 Experience, Not Philosophy
3:52:00 Original Buddhism
3:58:10 Beyond Consciousness
4:07:07 Buddha’s Enlightenment

[Note: The Epilogue: Zen Mind (on pg 173 ZMBM) is not included in this audio recording]


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