
Shunryu Suzuki
Shunryu Suzuki was a Japanese Zen monk and teacher who played a pivotal role in introducing Zen Buddhism to the West, particularly through his establishment of the San Francisco Zen Center in the late 1950s. His teachings emphasized the practice of zazen (seated meditation) and the importance of mindfulness in everyday life.
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Shunryu Suzuki was influential in introducing Zen Buddhism to the Western world.
Wie die asiatische Weltreligion den Westen eroberteNeue Zürcher Zeitung·
Switzerland· 2026-09-28











