Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki (11 November 1870 - 12 July 1966) was a Japanese author of books and essays on Buddhism, Zen (Chan) and Shin that were instrumental in spreading interest in Far Eastern philosophy in the West. Suzuki was also a prolific translator of Chinese, Japanese, and Sanskrit literature. He was nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in 1963.
Suzuki's works on Zen Buddhism are among the best contributions to the knowledge of living Buddhism. * Carl Jung * He speaks of what he has experienced... the essential quality of Zen. * Erich Fromm * Dr Suzuki writes with authority... he is a Buddhist... He is honoured in every temple in Japan for his knowledge of spiritual things. -- Christmas Humphreys