Episode 114: Zen Mind, Beginners Mind - Absolute Ignorance!
- Author
- Chris Sears and Trieu Nguyen
- Published
- Mon 25 Aug 2025
- Episode Link
- https://www.clubany.org/post/book-114-a-year-of-magical-learning
Discussion Topic: Absolute Ignorance!
Book Title: Zen Mind, Beginners Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice by Shunryu Suzuki
Welcome back to another exciting episode of YOML! In today's episode, we delve into 'Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind: Informal Talks on Zen Meditation and Practice' by Shunryu Suzuki. Join us as we reflect on the core principles of Zen meditation and how keeping a beginner's mind can transform our approach to everyday challenges. We discuss personal experiences with meditation, breaking conventional wisdom, and applying creative thinking to life and activities. Discover the beauty of approaching life with curiosity, imagination, and an open mind.
00:00 Introduction and Overview
00:34 Book Introduction: Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind
01:30 Personal Reflections on Meditation
02:43 Meditation Insights and Benefits
06:02 Redefining Meditation
09:16 Approaching Problems with a Beginner's Mind
14:17 The Power of Diverse Perspectives
16:58 Winning with Transparency
17:21 The Power of a Fresh Perspective
19:08 Breaking Conventional Wisdom in Sports
19:43 Innovative Basketball Strategy
21:35 Tennis Tactics and Creativity
23:27 Challenging Tennis Norms
30:00 Embracing Beginner's Mindset
