The Zen Buddhist Philosophy of D. T. Suzuki

Strengths, Foibles, Intrigues, and Precision

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D.T. Suzuki (1870-1966) reached global fame for his writings on Zen Buddhism. In this introduction to his theories of self, knowledge, and the world, Suzuki is presented as a Buddhist philosopher in his own right.

Beginning with a biography of his life providing the historical context to his thought and discussing Suzuki's influences, chapters cover the Zen notion of the non-self and Suzuki's Zen view of consciousness, language, and religious truths. His ideas about philosophy and radical views on rationality and faith come to life in two new complete translations of The Place of Peace in our Heart (1894) and Religion and Science (1949), which helps us to understand why Suzuki's description of Zen attracted the attention of many leading intellectuals and helped it become a household name in the English-speaking world.

Offering the first complete overview of Suzuki's approach, reputation, and legacy as a philosopher, this is for anyone interested in the philosophical relevance and development of Mahayana Buddhism today.

1. Introduction
Biography of Suzuki
Historical and intellectual context of Suzuki
Scope of book

2. Self
Introduction
The Problem of one's self
Self in the Philosophy of Buddhism
Self in Emptiness

3. Knowledge
No-self and Knowledge
Zen Wisdom
Zen of Experience and Experience of Zen
Language and Koans

4. World
Zen of Sociology
Sociology of Zen
Zen and Ideology
Zen in History and History in Zen

5. D.T. Suzuki's Philosophical Legacy
Criticism and responses
Silent lingering

Translations
The Place of Peace in Our Heart (1894)
Religion and Science (1949)

Further Reading and Discussion Questions
Bibliography
Index

Product details

Published	24 Mar 2022
Format	Ebook (PDF)
Edition	1st
Pages	192
ISBN	9781350246140
Imprint	Bloomsbury Academic
Series	Bloomsbury Introductions to World Philosophies
Publisher	Bloomsbury Publishing

This refreshing book slices through the stale standoff between uncritical admirers and polemical detractors of this hugely influential international interpreter of Zen, a book that takes D. T. Suzuki seriously as a philosopher-albeit one who was deeply ambivalent about the limits of, and yet need for, philosophy.

Bret W. Davis, Professor & Higgins Chair in Philosophy, Loyola University Maryland, USA
Rossa Ó Muireartaigh provides a thought-provoking account and evaluation of the merits and controversies surrounding the legacy of the crucial modern Zen Buddhist thinker, D. T. Suzuki. This book, which features a couple of new translations of Suzuki's essays, is highly recommended to researchers and students of Japanese religion and society.

Steven Heine, Professor of Religious Studies and History Director of Asian Studies, Florida International University, USA