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In: Revue 3e millénaire, n°37, Automne 1995 (p. 31)

Dedicated largely to the teaching of Hui Neng, this volume covers the purpose and technique of Zen training, and goes further into the depths of Zen than any other work of modern times. Here we find no reliance on scripture or a Savior, for the student is shown how to go beyond thought in order to achieve a state of consciousness beyond duality.

'No Mind' doctrine is deep and dense. ( )

Zen Doctrine of No Mind: Of all the modern works on Zen, this book is unique. Through careful pacing, D.T. Suzuki generates the state of No Mind in the reader. To read this book is to not only understand it, but to directly contact the Zen Mind. This is not a hip or facile text, but one that stands on its own next to the great Sutras of earlier ages. Read as meditation, and meditating as one reads, this book is a mighty sword. Read for information alone, it will perhaps arouse the desire to meditate and attend to the art of mindfulfness

One of the most famous Zen masters was Hui-neng (638-713) and this work is largely concerned with his teaching. However, this volume delves into the whole purpose and technique of Zen training, and in the view of many, goes further into the depths of Zen than any other work of modern times.

Within the realm of Zen Buddhism, we find no reliance on scripture or a savior, for the student is shown how to go beyond thought in order to achieve, a state of consciousness beyond duality. Clearly written, this book shows the wisdom and experience of the author, while elucidating the fundamentals of Zen.

Knowledge of Zen buddhism in the West is largely due to the work of the late D.T. Suzuki. He attained his Zen enlightenment in Japan at 27, taught and wrote for 65 years, and was a frequent visitor in the United States and Europe. Honored throughout the world for his rare combination of profound scholarship and personal enlightenment, Dr. suzuki will long be remembered as one of the outstanding minds in spiritual attainment of the 20th century.

Edited by Christmas Humphreys.