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Crooked Cucumber : The Life and Teaching of Shunryu Suzuki by David Chadwick (2000, Trade Paperback)
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Number of Pages: 464. Weight: 0.95 lbs. Publication Date: 2000-02-08. Publisher: Harmony.
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PublisherPotter/Ten SPEED/Harmony/Rodale
ISBN-100767901053
ISBN-139780767901055
eBay Product ID (ePID)1633468
Product Key Features
Book TitleCrooked Cucumber : the Life and Teaching of Shunryu Suzuki
Number of Pages464 Pages
LanguageEnglish
TopicBuddhism / General (See Also Philosophy / Buddhist), Religious, Buddhist, Buddhism / Zen (See Also Philosophy / Zen)
Publication Year2000
IllustratorYes
GenreReligion, Philosophy, Biography & Autobiography
AuthorDavid Chadwick
FormatTrade Paperback
Dimensions
Item Height1.1 in
Item Weight15.3 Oz
Item Length12.9 in
Item Width7 in
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Intended AudienceTrade
Reviews"Suzuki left a lasting legacy as the man who introduced the spiritual discipline of Zen to the West . . . and Crooked Cucumber affords a wonderful opportunity to meet him." -- Los Angeles Times "A generous glimpse of the humanity and message of one of the great spiritual teachers of the modern world." -- Publishers Weekly "A moving and eloquent biography of that quiet man who was to become the most widely revered Zen teacher in this country. Conveying his spirit lovingly and well, it becomes in itself a wonderful manifestation of his gentle teachings." --Peter Matthiessen, author of At Play in the Fields of the Lord and The Snow Leopard "It's impossible to imagine a better book about Suzuki-roshi. Its precise picture of Suzuki's values, hopes, and problems makes it a major primer of Zen itself." --Robert Pirsig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance "A touching account of Suzuki-roshi's life, full of funny stories, brave and generous." --Robert Bly, author of Iron John and The Sibling Society "Shunryu Suzuki comes to life through these pages to a degree I would not have thought possible. Chadwick has produced a remarkable biography of a truly remarkable man." --Huston Smith, author of The World's Religions, "Suzuki left a lasting legacy as the man who introduced the spiritual discipline of Zen to the West . . . and Crooked Cucumber affords a wonderful opportunity to meet him." -- Los Angeles Times "A generous glimpse of the humanity and message of one of the great spiritual teachers of the modern world." -- Publishers Weekly "A moving and eloquent biography of that quiet man who was to become the most widely revered Zen teacher in this country. Conveying his spirit lovingly and well, it becomes in itself a wonderful manifestation of his gentle teachings." --Peter Matthiessen, author of At Play in the Fields of the Lord and The Snow Leopard "It's impossible to imagine a better book about Suzuki-roshi. Its precise picture of Suzuki's values, hopes, and problems makes it a major primer of Zen itself." --Robert Pirsig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance "A touching account of Suzuki-roshi's life, full of funny stories, brave and generous." --Robert Bly, author of Iron John and The Sibling Society "Shunryu Suzuki comes to life through these pages to a degree I would not have thought possible. Chadwick has produced a remarkable biography of a truly remarkable man." --Huston Smith, author of The World's Religions From the Trade Paperback edition., "Suzuki left a lasting legacy as the man who introduced the spiritual discipline of Zen to the West . . . and Crooked Cucumber affords a wonderful opportunity to meet him." --Los Angeles Times "A generous glimpse of the humanity and message of one of the great spiritual teachers of the modern world." --Publishers Weekly "A moving and eloquent biography of that quiet man who was to become the most widely revered Zen teacher in this country. Conveying his spirit lovingly and well, it becomes in itself a wonderful manifestation of his gentle teachings." --Peter Matthiessen, author of At Play in the Fields of the Lord and The Snow Leopard "It's impossible to imagine a better book about Suzuki-roshi. Its precise picture of Suzuki's values, hopes, and problems makes it a major primer of Zen itself." --Robert Pirsig, author of Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance "A touching account of Suzuki-roshi's life, full of funny stories, brave and generous." --Robert Bly, author of Iron John and The Sibling Society "Shunryu Suzuki comes to life through these pages to a degree I would not have thought possible. Chadwick has produced a remarkable biography of a truly remarkable man." --Huston Smith, author of The World's Religions
SynopsisShunryu Suzuki is known to countless readers as the author of the modern spiritual classic Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind . This most influential teacher comes vividly to life in Crooked Cucumber , the first full biography of any Zen master to be published in the West. To make up his intimate and engrossing narrative, David Chadwick draws on Suzuki's own words and the memories of his students, friends, and family. Interspersed with previously unpublished passages from Suzuki's talks, Crooked Cucumber evokes a down-to-earth life of the spirit. Along with Suzuki we can find a way to "practice with mountains, trees, and stones and to find ourselves in this big world.", Shunryu Suzuki is known to countless readers as the author of the modern spiritual classic Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind .This most influential teacher comes vividly to life in Crooked Cucumber , the first full biography of any Zen master to be published in the West.To make up his intimate and engrossing narrative, David Chadwick draws on Suzuki's own words and the memories of his students, friends, and family.Interspersed with previously unpublished passages from Suzuki's talks, Crooked Cucumber evokes a down-to-earth life of the spirit.Along with Suzuki we can find a way to "practice with mountains, trees, and stones and to find ourselves in this big world."
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What can you say about a used paperback? It was in good enough shape and as an added bonus, my copy seems to be autographed. I'm interested in Buddhism in America and this is a good start.Verified purchase: YesCondition: Pre-owned
