Forget Quote by Shunryu Suzuki
“If you want to study Zen, you should forget all your previous ideas and just practice zazen and see what kind of experience you have in your practice. That is naturalness.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Zen Mind, Beginner’s Mind, 1970
Studying Zen requires letting go of preconceptions and practicing zazen to experience naturalness.
In simple terms: Drop old ideas, practice zazen.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate beginner’s mind.
Themes
mindfulness
zen
practice
naturalness
Mood
calm
inquisitive
Type
spiritual
philosophical
When to use this quote
- daily meditation
- retreats
- stress management
Key Concepts
meditation
spiritual growth
philosophical inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- What obstacles prevent letting go of preconceptions?
- How does zazen transform daily life?
A Different Perspective
Progress can be slow without discipline.
