Essays in Zen Buddhism

Product Description D.T. Suzuki was the greatest ambassador of Zen Buddhism to the West in the twentieth century. 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. Suzuki explains how Zen has its origins in the spiritual enlightenment of the Buddha while its central fact is the attainment of 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. Zen is not a religion, it is a way of perceiving, acting and being and these essays are the classic introduction to it, providing a foundation for living a fulfilled life. Review He speaks of what he has experienced… the essential quality of Zen. --Erich FrommDr Suzuki writes with authority…he is a Buddhist…He is honoured in every temple in Japan for his knowledge of spiritual things. --Christmas HumphreysSuzuki's works on Zen Buddhism are among the best contributions to the knowledge of living Buddhism. --Carl Jung Book Description A collection of the most important essays of D.T. Suzuki, the leading authority on Buddhism of the twentieth century About the Author Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki was born in Japan and educated at the famous monastery at Kamakura. He attained his Zen enlightenment at the age of 27, wrote and taught for 65 years. He wrote over one hundred books in English and Japanese. He taught at Columbia University, New York, and died in 1966.