Unlock Your Inner Calm: A Guide to Zen Meditation and Practice for Beginners

Robert Hammond: This book, the reading and re-reading of it over the past 30 years, has influenced me and my life in many, many positive ways. I have studied and practiced Zen beginning in the early 90's after reading Three Pillars of Zen, a compelling book. My practice has included several sesshin with Joko Beck in San Diego, as well as meditation at the SF Zen Center, the LA Zen Center and other zendos, but that was only the beginning for me. Suzuki's language here is an amazing transmutation of traditional Zen language from the sutras and traditional dharma talks, into plain modern American English. The first few lines - "Beginner's mind ..." contain his very special wisdom, and his very non-traditional approach to Zen practice. I urge readers to read carefully and consider it. The rest of the book continues to amaze me, after 30 years, with its timeless wisdom, particularly for us Americans who do not grow up in a Zen culture but rather grow up and live in modern American (and world) society.

United States on Nov 14, 2023

Andy Pandy: Highly recommended

United Kingdom on Oct 07, 2023

NADAV1214: arrived in mint condition.

United States on Sep 25, 2023

David E. Jones: Very accessible introduction to Zen. Not ‘high brow’, and actually humorous in spots. Removes the loftiness sometimes associated with zazen practice, IMHO.

United States on Sep 05, 2023

Mrs W: all my Buddhism studies can end because I've read this book - my personal suffering is over. Thank you Suzuki my master ... 🙏

United Kingdom on Sep 03, 2023

mrbeginner: Gain insights by allowing enough silence for them to enter.

United States on Sep 02, 2023

SmokinBobLenart: I have read this book more than I thought I would. Very good quality and easy reading. Received it on time and the price is right. I highly recommend this book for anyone.

United States on Aug 14, 2023

Client d'Amazon: All lines and contents are easy to understand and a very excellant book. Its motivation to know about Zen meditation.

India on Jul 01, 2023

Alex M. S.: Buen libro, voy por la mitad, son transcripciones de charlas que dió el autor a su comunidad zen en San Francisco. Explica los conceptos esenciales del budismo zen, que al final son los del budismo, de manera fácilmente entendible.

Lo escuché recomendado en una entrevista en un podcast a un veterano maestro de meditación budista. Él mismo comentaba que lo releía cada pocos años y siempre aprendía cosas nuevas.

Spain on May 20, 2023

AmazonBi: One of the most insightful books on Zazen. Must have, must read, must practice! Over an over again. You can listen to the audio book for free on Spotify. I do both.

Netherlands on Sep 30, 2022