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Sit quietly, clear your mind...Zen what? Meditation and the Zen way of life. How can anything so simple be so complicated? Maybe it's not. Shunryu Suzuki and Thich Nhat Hanh present the basic concepts and practices of Buddhism in a manner that can bring peace of mind and a bit of serenity to everyone.
Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice This slim book is one of the most highly regarded accounts of Zen practice in English. It based on a series of informal talks by Shunryu Suzuki about how to practice Zen, including posture and breathing. The chapters are grouped under the headings of Right Practice, Right Attitude, and Right Understanding, three of the steps of the Buddhist Noble Eightfold Path. Although this is a book about Zen meditation and practice, there is much that will be helpful regardless of one’s background. “Beginner’s mind” is the open mind that allows for both doubt and possibility, and Suzuki shows this attitude clearly in his writing. The style is simple and readable, with examples taken from ordinary, everyday situations. Although Suzuki originally came from Japan, he spent many years in America, and he had a real gift for making Zen accessible to Westerners. In an informal, conversational tone, this book offers a clear and conherent translation of the Zen practice with most of its subtleties intact. Susuki makes extensive use of anecdote and analogy to put across some of the more esoteric aspects of the philosophy. 
Heart of the Buddha's Teaching: Transforming Suffering into Peace, Joy, and Liberation - the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path and Other Basic Teachings In The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching, Thich Nhat Hanh introduces us to the core teachings of Buddhism and shows us that the Buddha's teachings are accessible and applicable to our daily lives. With poetry and clarity, Nhat Hanh imparts comforting wisdom about the nature of suffering and its role in creating compassion, love, and joy—all qualities of enlightenment. Covering such significant teachings as the Four Noble Truths, the Noble Eightfold Path, the Three Doors of Liberation, the Three Dharma Seals, and the Seven Factors of Awakening, The Heart of the Buddha's Teaching is a radiant beacon on Buddhist thought for the initiated and uninitiated alike.
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