A Zen Life: DT Suzuki

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September 14, 2023

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Emptiness which is conceptually liable to be mistaken for sheer nothingness is in fact the reservoir of infinite possibilities.

- D. T. Suzuki -

A Zen Life: DT Suzuki

Daisetsu Teitaro Suzuki (1870~1966) was a prolific Japanese-American philosopher, writer and translator. He is considered by many to be Zen's unofficial "apostle to the West." He traveled and lectured extensively, interacting with diverse audiences and some of the most brilliant and creative minds of the age, among them Carl Jung, Martin Heidegger, Alan Watts, Thomas Merton, John Cage, and Gary Snyder. He is the author of more than 30 books, including, "An Introduction to Zen Buddhism. A ZEN LIFE is a documentary feature on this extraordinary man. Watch it here. { read more }

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For more inspiration, check out this post from Maria Popova, "D.T. Suzuki on What Freedom Really Means and How Zen Can Help Us Cultivate Our Character." { more }

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