Audiobook Becoming Yourself: Teachings on the Zen Way of Life by Shunryu Suzuki in the ListenBook app
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Book description
Becoming Yourself: Teachings on the Zen Way of Life - A Gentle Invitation to Live Fully
Shunryu Suzuki's Becoming Yourself feels like a warm, familiar hand reaching out from the quiet of a meditation cushion into everyday life. For those who have already tasted his earlier work, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, this new collection is both a comforting return and an exciting expansion. The book gathers fresh gems from Suzuki's lectures-many unpublished until now-and presents them in his unmistakable blend of humor, clarity, and heartfelt wisdom.
What makes this volume stand out is its emphasis on practice over theory. "Just to sit," the author reminds us, is not a ritualistic command but an invitation: sit as you are, moment by moment, with whatever arises. In doing so, we discover that the true essence of Zen lies in becoming ourselves-unfiltered, compassionate, fully present beings. Whether you're new to meditation or a seasoned teacher, Suzuki's gentle guidance feels accessible and profoundly transformative.
The prose is straightforward yet evocative; each teaching unfolds like a quiet conversation between mentor and student. Readers often report feeling an immediate lightness, as if a weight has been lifted simply by turning the pages-exactly what Oliver Burkeman noted. The book invites us to step into our own lives with curiosity, noticing how we feel alive in ordinary moments, whether on a cushion or amidst daily tasks.
In sum, Becoming Yourself is not just another spiritual text; it's a living practice. Suzuki reminds us that the path to authenticity isn't about distant enlightenment but about embracing who we are right now, here and now. For anyone seeking a gentle yet powerful way to deepen their awareness and connection with life, this book offers a timeless compass-simple, warmhearted, and profoundly effective.
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Edit book data: title, author, cover
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Adjust the playback speed
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Supported formats: MP3, M4B, AWB, FLAC, OGG audio files and many more (must be DRM free)
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AirPlay support allows redirection of audio output.
VoiceOver support
Dark mode for night owls
Listening to audio lectures
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Put your own cover on the wager
Share your audiobook with friends
Lock-screen control
Customise app with extensive options
Sleep timer with shake to reset, set custom notification sounds, and a few unique options
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