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These two lectures on the essence of Buddhism were given by Suzuki to the Emperor at the Imperial Palace on April 23-4, 1946. An early discussion of the philosophy and practice of Zen Buddhism by the Japanese scholar who was an important figure in introducing Western audiences to Zen Buddism. INSCRIBED copy of the Second and Thoroughly Revised Edition. This Second Edition contains major revisions from the first edition and is the first edition in hardcover. Full black cloth with spine lettered in red. INSCRIBED AND SIGNED BY DAISETZ SUZUKI with regards of the author, D T Suzuki, Kamakura, July '48. Near fine book, clean, tight, unmarked. The fragile white printed dust jacket has several soiled spots on the front cover, some light chipping at the spine ends. Now in a protective mylar cover. "Truly eternity is beyond thought; but it is not beyond man." See photos.
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