Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind by Shunryu Suzuki

148 pages first pub 1970 (view editions)

nonfiction philosophy informative inspiring reflective medium-paced
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"In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few." So begins this most beloved of all American Zen books.  Seldom has such a small handful of words provided a teaching as rich as has this famous opening line....

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Moods

reflective: 88%

informative: 68%

inspiring: 56%

challenging: 33%

relaxing: 32%

hopeful: 28%

lighthearted: 14%

mysterious: 8%

emotional: 2%

funny: 1%


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