"When you are not thinking that you have another moment, then naturally you can accept things as they are, you can see things as they are." --Shunryu Suzuki

Thirty years after his death, Suzuki's first book, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind continues to be one of the world's bestselling books on Buddhism. Now, this second volume contains his final lectures, given when he knew he was dying. Rich with Suzuki's simple, powerful words, the topics include living in each moment, expressing yourself fully, and "wherever you are, enlightenment is there." Whether speaking on changing karma or walking like an elephant ("Slowly without idea of hasty gain"), Suzuki Roshi's guidance empowers freedom rather than prescribing thought. This extraordinary new collection allows Suzuki Roshi's presence to enter your life in the form of a wise, warm-hearted friend. Entirely in Suzuki's own words, Not Always So is a special gift for anyone seeking spiritual growth and inner peace.