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Shunryu Suzuki Roshi (1904 - 1971) a Japanese Zen priest belonging to the Soto lineage, came to San Francisco in 1959 at the age of 55. He was impressed by the seriousness and quality of "beginner's mind" among Americans he met who were interested in Zen and decided to settle here.
One of five student films from San Francisco State University Cinema Department made in 1998 using footage from existing films (all herein) mixing in new film, photos, Shunryu Suzuki lecture and other audio. This one features a lecture Suzuki gave at the San Francisco Zen Center City Center Feb.