Essays in Zen Buddhism

This is an "Essay in Zen Buddhism" published by D. T. Suzuki in 1927.Its source material is a text from the Gutenberg Project.This book is a simple introduction to Zen Buddhism and its higher concept, Mahayana Buddhism.Before the text, the editor, Takahisa Kanai, wrote a preface, "Introduction to Buddhism.

This is an "Essay in Zen Buddhism" published by D. T. Suzuki in 1927.
We have used the text as it is owned by the Gutenberg Project.

Zen is the great way of Buddhism. It is a way of sitting quietly and trying to achieve a deep awakening of wisdom through meditation.
This awakening is not exclusive to the individual. One's awakening awakens others. It is an act of altruism that brings happiness to others.
This is why Zen is said to be the main gateway to Buddhism.

Please use these passages as clues to gain profound wisdom.
Let us seek Nirvana through D.T.'s kind guidance, which is his altruistic service to us.