A mind full of preconceived ideas, subjective intentions, or habits is not open to things as they are.

Shunryu Suzuki

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Topic

Closed-mindedness Open-mindedness Habits Acceptance

Author

Shunryu Suzuki

Source

Zen Mind, Beginnner's Mind

Genre

Philosophical literature Religious literature

Language

English

Time

1970 1970s 20th century

Occupation

Zen Buddhist Buddhist

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Japan Asia

Authentication Score 3

Citation

Suzuki, Shunryu. Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind. Weatherhill, 1970. Originally a talk given at his Zen center in c. 1969, Los Altos, CA, USA.

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Source
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Time
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Citation

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