{"product_id":"not-always-so-practicing-the-true-spirit-of-zen","title":"Not Always So: Practicing the True Spirit of Zen","description":"Practising the true spirit of Zen.\nNot Always So is based on Shunryu Suzuki's lectures and is framed in his own inimitable, allusive, paradoxical style, rich with unexpected and off–centre insights. Suzuki knew he was dying at the time of the lectures, which gives his thoughts an urgency and focus even sharper than in the earlier book.\nIn Not Always So Suzuki once again voices Zen in everyday language with the vigour, sensitivity, and buoyancy of a true friend. Here is support and nourishment. Here is a mother and father lending a hand, but letting you find your own way. Here is guidance which empowers your freedom (or way–seeking mind), rather than pinning you down to directions and techniques. Here is teaching which encourages you to touch and know your true heart and to express yourself fully, teaching which is not teaching from outside, but a voice arising in your own being.\u003cbr\u003eASIN: 0060957549\u003cbr\u003eVSKU: 4EKGU9007EUA_ns\u003cbr\u003eCondition: Acceptable\u003cbr\u003eAuthor\/Artist:Suzuki, Shunryu|Brown, Edward Espe|San Francisco, Zen Center\u003cbr\u003eBinding: Paperback\u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eNote:\u003c\/b\u003e Any images shown are stock photographs and product may differ from what is shown.  \u003cbr\u003e\u003cb\u003eCondition Notes\u003c\/b\u003e: This copy has clearly been enjoyed—expect noticeable shelf wear and some minor creases to the cover. Binding is strong, and all pages are legible. May contain previous library markings or stamps.  \u003cbr\u003e","brand":"Dream Books Co.","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":41302125281338,"sku":"4EKGU9007EUA_ns","price":4.37,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0555\/6011\/0138\/files\/0060957549-0.jpg?v=1774286380","url":"https:\/\/shop.dreambooksco.com\/products\/not-always-so-practicing-the-true-spirit-of-zen","provider":"Dream Books Co.","version":"1.0","type":"link"}