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  • Published: 15 May 2013
  • ISBN: 9781611800418
  • Imprint: Shambhala
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 272
  • RRP: $45.00

The Essential Dogen

Writings of the Great Zen Master



Japan's greatest Zen master made wonderfully accessible for everyone--in short, inspirational selections from his work, chosen by the two of today's top authorities on his work.

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.

  • Published: 15 May 2013
  • ISBN: 9781611800418
  • Imprint: Shambhala
  • Format: Paperback
  • Pages: 272
  • RRP: $45.00