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Zen Buddhism D. T. Suzuki 1956 Anchor Books Eastern Philosophy Paperback Book. The selections remain accessible to general readers while preserving the rigor and paradox that define Zen teaching. Together the essays map how Zen moved from India to China to Japan and, eventually, to the modern West, inviting readers to test insights in life rather than treat them as abstractions. Zen Buddhism D. T. Suzuki 1956 Anchor Books Eastern Philosophy Paperback Book This classic Anchor collection presents William Barrett’s curation of D. T. Suzuki’s most influential essays, offering a concise doorway into Zen’s history, aims, and methods. Suzuki explains the “sense of Zen,” the experience of satori (enlightenment), and the function of koans, balancing doctrine with direct practice notes and cultural context. The selections remain accessible to general readers while preserving the rigor and paradox that define Zen teaching. Beyond doctrine, Suzuki explores Zen’s imprint on Japanese culture—tea ceremony, painting, poetry, and swordsmanship—showing how awareness, simplicity, and no-mind express themselves in everyday forms. Together the essays map how Zen moved from India to China to Japan and, eventually, to the modern West, inviting readers to test insights in life rather than treat them as abstractions. Book is in good condition. Photos are the final arbiter of condition. Please see photos for details, and let me know if you have any questions. Shipping and Return Details Use Coupon Code THEBOOKSAVINGS for a Buy 2 Get 2 FREE at checkout (must have 4 books in cart to apply). FREE Shipping if your order total is over $100. We can combine shipping. We ship daily so you can expect a quick delivery! We offer free returns. No questions asked. Please feel free to ask any questions you may have. Thank you from John a small town bookshop.