Beginner's Mind
Shunryū Suzuki
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May 2, 202611 November 1965Haiku Zendo, Los Altos
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The transcript discusses the challenges of Zen practice, emphasizing that difficulty lies not in physical posture or enlightenment but in maintaining a pure, beginner's mind. It highlights the importance of preserving this mindset to keep precepts and avoid greed or dualistic thinking. The speaker encourages continuous practice with humility and appreciation for the beginner's mind as the essence of Zen.
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