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The Essential Dogen

Writings of the Great Zen Master

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The Essential Dogen

Written by: Kazuaki Tanahashi - editor, Peter Levitt - editor
Narrated by: Brian Nishii
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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. The pithy and powerful readings, arranged according to theme, provide a perfect introduction to Dogen - and inspire spiritual practice in people of all traditions.

©2013 The San Francisco Zen Center (P)2014 Audible Inc. Buddhism Eastern Philosophy Philosophy & Practice Zen Zen Buddhism
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Overall, this book is interesting. I'd say if you are starting to read about Buddism, perhaps begin with ’Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind.’

I was slightly distracted from the seriousness of this book by the overuse of the word, ’awesome’. There's always something lost in translation, and perhaps something is gained; awesome.

Can there be more ’awesome’?

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