Way-Seeking Mind, Part I
Shunryū Suzuki
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May 2, 202629 November 1969Tassajara Zen Mountain Center
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The transcript discusses the importance of the 'way seeking mind' in Zen practice, emphasizing that intellectual understanding alone is insufficient for true enlightenment. It highlights the value of direct experience through practice, the limitations of formal education, and the need to transcend the thinking mind to achieve genuine spiritual insight. The speaker reflects on personal learning and encourages embracing practice without overthinking to realize reality.
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