The Essential Dogen
Download or Read eBook The Essential Dogen PDF written by Kazuaki Tanahashi and published by Shambhala Publications. This book was released on 2013-04-30 with total page 273 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle.
| Author | : Kazuaki Tanahashi |
| Publisher | : Shambhala Publications |
| Total Pages | : 273 |
| Release | : 2013-04-30 |
| ISBN-10 | : 9780834828476 |
| ISBN-13 | : 0834828472 |
| Rating | : 4/5 (76 Downloads) |
Book Synopsis The Essential Dogen by : Kazuaki Tanahashi
Book excerpt: These pithy and powerful readings provide a perfect introduction to the teachings of Zen master Dogen—and will inspire spiritual practice in people of all traditions Eihei Dogen (1200–1253), founder of the Soto School of Zen Buddhism, is one of the greatest religious, philosophical, and literary geniuses of Japan. His writings have been studied by Zen students for centuries, particularly his masterwork, Shobo Genzo or Treasury of the True Dharma Eye. This is the first book to offer the great master’s incisive wisdom in short selections taken from the whole range of his voluminous works.
