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Shunryu Suzuki

Acting
67 years oldKanagawa Prefecture, Japan

Biography

Shunryu Suzuki was a Sōtō Zen monk and teacher who helped popularize Zen Buddhism in the United States. Suzuki founded San Francisco Zen Center which, along with its affiliate temples, comprises one of the most influential Zen organizations in the United States. A book of his teachings, 'Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind', is one of the most popular books on Zen and Buddhism in the West.

Personal Details

Born
May 18, 1904 - December 4, 1971 (age 67)
Gender
Male
Place of Birth
Kanagawa Prefecture, Japan
Known For
Acting

Also Known As

鈴木 俊隆
Suzuki Roshi