D.T. Suzuki
1870–1966
“Zen as direct experience beyond intellect. Satori cannot be taught, only pointed to.”
The four dimensions in the 16-axis model where this thinker scores highest. People in this archetype tend to lean the same way.
- MRMystical Receptivity9 / 10
- SISelf as Illusion9 / 10
- TETrust in Experience8 / 10
- POPractical Orientation8 / 10
The six thinkers whose 16-dimensional positions sit closest to this one. Useful as next-reading suggestions.
- HakuinTHRESHOLD
What is the sound of one hand clapping? The great doubt leads to great awakening.
- Hui NengTHRESHOLD
From the beginning, not a thing is. Sudden enlightenment. Cut through illusion to original mind.
- LaoziTHRESHOLD
The way that can be spoken is not the eternal way. Wei wu wei — effortless action.
- LieziTHRESHOLD
The fearless rider of wind — illusion of self and effortless action.
- DogenTHRESHOLD
Practice and enlightenment are one. Just sitting (shikantaza). Being-time: time itself is being.
- Thich Nhat HanhTHRESHOLD
Engaged Buddhism. Mindfulness as the heart of practice. Interbeing — we are made of non-self elements.
Short exercises in the same tradition as D.T. Suzuki's thought. Each takes 5–25 minutes.
Three doors lead onward.
- 01 · QUIZThe InheritorFind your archetype — discover whether you'd argue with D.T. Suzuki or alongside them.CONTINUE ▶
- 02 · COMPARED.T. Suzuki vs HakuinOn Mull's map Hakuin sits closest. See where they agree and where they part.CONTINUE ▶
- 03 · DAILYToday's SparOne philosopher, one topic, five minutes. A new one drops every day.CONTINUE ▶