📚 Lot of 4 Vintage Zen & Mahayana Buddhism Paperbacks by D.T. Suzuki (1960–1970)

Offered here is a vintage set of four important works by Daisetz Teitaro Suzuki (1870–1966), the pioneering scholar who introduced Zen Buddhism and Mahayana thought to Western audiences in the 20th century. These mid-century editions capture Suzuki at the height of his influence, published by some of the key imprints of postwar intellectual culture.

📖 Titles in this lot:

1. Outlines of Mahayana Buddhism – First Shocken Paperback Printing, 1963

2. Manual of Zen Buddhism – First Evergreen Edition, 8th Printing, 1960

3. The Field of Zen – First Perennial Library Edition, 1970

4. Essays in Zen Buddhism (First Series) – First Evergreen Edition, 2nd Printing, 1961

✨ About these works:

• Suzuki’s Outlines of Mahayana Buddhism (first published in 1907) remains a landmark in introducing Buddhist philosophy to Western scholarship.

• Essays in Zen Buddhism and Manual of Zen Buddhism include translations of classic Zen texts, koans, and essays on practice, bridging Eastern traditions with Western seekers.

• The Field of Zen presents his later reflections, offering a more accessible survey of Zen principles and meditation.

📦 Condition:

All books are vintage softcovers with expected age toning, minor shelf wear, and tight bindings. No loose pages. Covers remain vibrant. Overall Good to Very Good condition for their age. Inscriptions inside covers see photos

🧘 Why Collect Suzuki?

D.T. Suzuki’s works were instrumental in shaping Western understanding of Zen, inspiring the Beat Generation, countercultural spirituality of the 1960s, and ongoing interest in meditation today. These vintage editions capture a crucial moment when Zen first became part of global intellectual discourse.

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💰 Perfect for collectors of Buddhism, philosophy, Eastern spirituality, and 20th-century counterculture editions.

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