Summary
Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki: The Awakening of Zen
Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki had a strong and lasting influence on the approach of Zen teachings to the Western world. Suzuki wrote a lot and gave numerous lectures on the subject of Zen Buddhism, he published close to fifty books and numerous articles in Japanese. In this collection of essays and lectures, Dr. Suzuki elucidates a wide range of topics - from general considerations of Mahayana Buddhism, to detailed analyzes of the Zen school; from Japanese art and culture to the first English translation of "The Telling of Rinzai"; from formal lectures to informal talks held in front of enthusiastic audiences at the Buddhist Society of London; from the relationship between Zen Buddhists and Western psychology to a moving lecture on the Supreme Spiritual Ideal. A brilliant and intuitive scientist, Dr. Suzuki conveys his knowledge in a lucid and energetic manner. Therefore, "The Awakening of Zen" is a delight, both for scholars and beginners.
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