Essays in Zen Buddhism

D.T. Suzuki

Souvenir Press, Jan 3, 2011 - Religion - 400 pages

Zen is a unique school of spiritual development. Zen is not a religion, it is a way of acting and being and these essays provide a foundation for living a fulfilled life for anyone seeking spirituality in their lives. D.T Suzuki explains how Zen has its origins in the enlightenment of the Buddha while its central fact is attaining 'Satori', an intuitional understanding of the truth of Zen. He explains how Satori can be attained, and the methods that are needed to bring it about.
In this collection of his most important essays he explores the history of Buddhism, the daily life of a Zen monk and the path to enlightenment. Essays on Zen Buddhism is a meditation on the meaning of existence as well as a critical account of Buddhism.

About the author

Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki (11 November 1870 - 12 July 1966) was a Japanese author of books and essays on Buddhism, Zen (Chan) and Shin that were instrumental in spreading interest in Far Eastern philosophy in the West. Suzuki was also a prolific translator of Chinese, Japanese, and Sanskrit literature. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1963.

Bibliographic information

• Title: Essays in Zen Buddhism
• Author: D.T. Suzuki
• Publisher: Souvenir Press, 2011
• ISBN: 0285640135, 9780285640139
• Length: 400 pages
• Subjects: Religion / Philosophy