The Zen Buddhist Philosophy of D. T. Suzuki: Strengths, Foibles, Intrigues, and Precision

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Rossa Ó Muireartaigh

The Zen Buddhist Philosophy of D. T. Suzuki

Strengths, Foibles, Intrigues, and Precision

Rossa Ó Muireartaigh

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Bloomsbury Academic
16 June 2022

Non-Western philosophy; Zen Buddhism

Series: Bloomsbury Introductions to World Philosophies

D.T. Suzuki (1870-1966) reached global fame for his writings on Zen Buddhism. In this introduction to his theories of self, knowledge, and the world, Suzuki is presented as a Buddhist philosopher in his own right.

Beginning with a biography of his life providing the historical context to his thought and discussing Suzuki’s influences, chapters cover the Zen notion of the non-self and Suzuki's Zen view of consciousness, language, and religious truths. His ideas about philosophy and radical views on rationality and faith come to life in two new complete translations of The Place of Peace in our Heart (1894) and Religion and Science (1949), which helps us to understand why Suzuki’s description of Zen attracted the attention of many leading intellectuals and helped it become a household name in the English-speaking world.

Offering the first complete overview of Suzuki’s approach, reputation, and legacy as a philosopher, this is for anyone interested in the philosophical relevance and development of Mahayana Buddhism today.

By: Rossa Ó Muireartaigh
Imprint: Bloomsbury Academic
Country of Publication: United Kingdom
Dimensions: Height: 216mm, Width: 138mm,
Weight: 246g
ISBN: 9781350246133
ISBN 10: 1350246131
Series: Bloomsbury Introductions to World Philosophies
Pages: 192
Publication Date: 16 June 2022
Audience: Professional and scholarly , Undergraduate
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

1. Introduction Biography of Suzuki Historical and intellectual context of Suzuki Scope of book 2. Self Introduction The Problem of one’s self Self in the Philosophy of Buddhism Self in Emptiness 3. Knowledge No-self and Knowledge Zen Wisdom Zen of Experience and Experience of Zen Language and Koans 4. World Zen of Sociology Sociology of Zen Zen and Ideology Zen in History and History in Zen 5. D.T. Suzuki’s Philosophical Legacy Criticism and responses Silent lingering Translations The Place of Peace in Our Heart (1894) Religion and Science (1949) Further Reading and Discussion Questions Bibliography Index

Rossa Ó Muireartaigh is currently Associate Professor at the School of Foreign Studies, Aichi Prefectural University, Japan.

Reviews for The Zen Buddhist Philosophy of D. T. Suzuki: Strengths, Foibles, Intrigues, and Precision

This refreshing book slices through the stale standoff between uncritical admirers and polemical detractors of this hugely influential international interpreter of Zen, a book that takes D. T. Suzuki seriously as a philosopher-albeit one who was deeply ambivalent about the limits of, and yet need for, philosophy. * Bret W. Davis, Professor & Higgins Chair in Philosophy, Loyola University Maryland, USA * Rossa O Muireartaigh provides a thought-provoking account and evaluation of the merits and controversies surrounding the legacy of the crucial modern Zen Buddhist thinker, D. T. Suzuki. This book, which features a couple of new translations of Suzuki's essays, is highly recommended to researchers and students of Japanese religion and society. * Steven Heine, Professor of Religious Studies and History Director of Asian Studies, Florida International University, USA *