Zen Is Right Here: Teaching Stories and Anecdotes of Shunryu Suzuki, Author of "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" [Paperback]

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Paperback: 160 pages
Publisher: Shambhala (Oct 9 2007)
Language: English
ISBN-10: 1590304918
ISBN-13: 978-1590304914
Product Dimensions: 12 x 1.1 x 17.6 cm
Shipping Weight: 82 g
Amazon Bestsellers Rank: #404,708 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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"These brief personal stories, which are contributed anonymously, offer a strong sense of Suzuki Roshi, his teachings, and his enduring sense of humor."—Publishers Weekly

"Like a temple bell that strikes through the air to the heart of sound, these anecdotes and quotes offer humor, wisdom, enlightenment, brio, and a perfect example of a Zen life lived every day—that of Soto Zen priest Shunryu Suzuki who helped introduce thousands of Americans to Zen. . . . Flip through the book at random and you will find a gem on any given page. This book is an instruction manual for living your Zen outside the meditation hall."—Japan Times

"A delightful, thought-provoking, and eminently wise collection of teachings."—Spirituality and Health

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Shunryu Suzuki’s extraordinary gift for conveying traditional Zen teachings using ordinary language is well known to the countless readers of Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind. In Zen Is Right Here, his teachings are brought to life powerfully and directly through stories told about him by his students. These living encounters with Zen are poignant, direct, humorous, paradoxical, and enlightening; and their setting in real-life contexts makes them wonderfully accessible.

Like the Buddha himself, Suzuki Roshi gave profound teachings that were skilfully expressed for each moment, person, and situation he encountered. He emphasized that while the ungraspable essence of Buddhism is constant, the expression of that essence is always changing. Each of the stories presented here is an example of this versatile and timeless quality, showing that the potential for attaining enlightenment exists right here, right now, in this very moment.

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Amazon.com: 4.3 out of 5 stars (7 customer reviews)

16 of 17 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Like Being In Dokusan, Dec 13 2007

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This review is from: Zen Is Right Here: Teaching Stories and Anecdotes of Shunryu Suzuki, Author of "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" (Paperback)

Dokusan usually refers to a private meeting between a student and the Zen master. "Zen Is Right Here" gave me the feeling that I was in dokusan with Shunryu Suzuki Roshi. This is a wonderful collection of teaching stories and anecdotes that need no embellishment. They are short and sweet and to the point. Much like good haiku. A brief example:

A student asked in dokusan, "If a tree falls
in the forest and no one hears it, does it
make a sound?"
Suzuki Roshi answered, "It doesn't matter."

This is a delightful book that I will read again and again. I keep it on my night table. Indeed, Zen is right here!

15 of 16 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Same book different name, Dec 6 2007

By BuddhaFrog "buddhafrog" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Zen Is Right Here: Teaching Stories and Anecdotes of Shunryu Suzuki, Author of "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" (Paperback)

If you already own To Shine One Corner of the World, this is the same book. This wonderful glimpse of the wisdom of Shunryu Suzuki is a collection of short stories and responses to questions, as retold by his students. Reading this book made me think I would have liked Suzuki as a teacher. He had the ability to get right to the point in a humorous way. You can feel his compassion and empathy for his student's questions in his responses.

6 of 6 people found the following review helpful

5.0 out of 5 stars Short Stories of Zen Moments, Oct 19 2008

By D. Dzuryachko "DevilsTongue" - Published on Amazon.com

This review is from: Zen Is Right Here: Teaching Stories and Anecdotes of Shunryu Suzuki, Author of "Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind" (Paperback)

These are short paragraphs of Shunryu Suzuki's encounters with people seeking his knowledge. A fast read that puts a smile on your face.

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