Indeed, something very special. Brown has edited transcriptions of Suzuki's talks that both read well on the page and capture the style, humor, and solid grasp evident in Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind. This will prove highly valuable to anyone, rank novice or Zen master.

The Zen master Shunryu Suzuki was an unassuming, much-loved spiritual teacher. Born the son of a Zen master in 1904, Suzuki began Zen training as a youngster and matured over many years of practice in Japan. After continuing to devote himself to his priestly life throughout the Second World War, Suzuki came to San Francisco in 1959. While some priests had come to the West with new suits and shiny shoes, Suzuki decided to come in an old robe with a shiny shaved head.