The Essential Dogen: Writings of the Great Zen Master

ISBN-13:	9781611800418
Publisher:	Shambhala
Publication date:	04/30/2013
Pages:	272
Sales rank:	202,376
Product dimensions:	7.00(w) x 5.00(h) x 0.90(d)

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.