At less than 200 pages, Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind is a short read for even the busiest person. However, don’t let the length fool you. Packed inside are dozens of insights into everything from learning a skill to meditation techniques. Written by Shunryu Suzuki, based on his insights into daily life, Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind is unique in that it wasn’t written hundreds of years ago by a person practicing the zen arts in a different world.

First published in 1999, you’ll find the lessons in this text to be widely applicable to your day to day life. Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind has received largely favorable reviews, and is an excellent introduction to a zen way of life.

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