A short list of superlative introductions to Zen?

[arthur]

A question arises as follows:

 

Does the Kent Zendo have a good short list of introductory reading to suggest to the "new folks" to the area?

 

Philip Kapleau's The Three Pillars of Zen (Anchor Books paperback editions 1980, 1989, 2000 [New York]) seems very useful for background and introduction to practice.

 

Shunryu Suzuki's Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind (Weatherhill paperback editions 1973 or 1999 [New York]) seems an unbeatable beginning for queries.

 

Is there anything like a "Dogen for Dummies" to knock a mind onto a mat?

 

Best of the sunshine to sentient life--

[arthur]

 

as a continuing quest --

 

Do other folks also like the following titles:

 

--  What the Buddha Taught  by Walpola Rahula  (paperback:  1974 revised edition from Grove Press)?

 

--  The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching  by Thich Nhat Hanh  (paperback:  1999 by Broadway Books)?

[David Pratt]

I have definitely enjoyed What the Buddha Taught, and I'm glad you brought it up. I need to read it again.

David Pratt, B.A., L.M.T.

Co-Owner of True Nature Holistic Retreats

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Millersburg, OH 44654

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david...@allthingshealing.com

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