The Awakening of ZenThis collection of essays and lectures by D. T. Suzuki (1870-1966) covers a wide range, from Mahayana Buddhism generally and the Zen school in particular, to Japanese art and culture, to the relationship between Zen Buddhism and Western psychology. Suzuki, whose work has had a profound and lasting influence, communicates his insights clearly and energetically. The clarity of his presentation makes The Awakening of Zen a book for novice and scholar alike. |
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From the Buddhist Review 1 1909 | 1 |
THE SPIRIT OF | 28 |
ASPECTS OF JAPANESE CULTURE | 42 |
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