How Long to Read Autobiography of a Zen Monk

How Long Does it Take to Read Autobiography of a Zen Monk?

It takes the average reader 3 hours and 57 minutes to read Autobiography of a Zen Monk by Taisen Deshimaru

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A story of bravery and false starts, The Autobiography of a Zen Monk candidly recounts the author’s development from a highly mischievous Japanese boy into a world-renowned Sensei (Teacher) of Zen. While countless memoirs exist written by Zen students and teachers, few are as engaging and as tantalizing as Taisen Deshimaru’s. Looking back at his early life, growing up in Japan, from the viewpoint of his status as a Zen teacher in Paris, the author reflects on his earliest misadventures―from defacing a valuable painting of Bodhidharma as a child, to turning the “Zen stick” on a young monk...

How long is Autobiography of a Zen Monk?

Autobiography of a Zen Monk by Taisen Deshimaru is 234 pages long, and a total of 59,436 words.

This makes it 79% the length of the average book. It also has 73% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Autobiography of a Zen Monk Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 5 hours and 24 minutes to read Autobiography of a Zen Monk aloud.

What Reading Level is Autobiography of a Zen Monk?

Autobiography of a Zen Monk is suitable for students ages 12 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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