Moments with Shunryu Suzuki

Stories of a Zen teacher told by his students

A young man once asked Suzuki Roshi what he thought about LSD. “Enlightenment,” he replied, “is not a state of mind.” This little gem of a volume is packed with such examples of Suzuki Roshi’s wisdom – and also of his gentleness and humor. Each page carries a brief but penetrating anecdote that illustrates both this beloved Zen teacher’s realization and his kindness toward his students.

143 pages