How are the teachings of a thirteenth-century master relevant today? Twenty contemporary writers unpack Dogen's words and show how we can still find meaning in his teachings. Zen Master Dogen, the thirteenth-century founder of Japanese SotoZen Buddhism, is widely regarded as one of the world's most remarkable spiritual thinkers.Dogeninfluence on both Japanese and Western Zen Buddhism cannot be overstated. His writings, emphasizing the nonduality of practice and enlightenment are vastly subtle, endlessly sophisticated—and renownedly challenging to read on one's own. This unique collection of essays opens up for the reader new pathways for connecting to and making use ofDogen'spowerful teachings. Some ofSotoZen's leading scholars and practitioners offer a masterfully guided tour ofDogen's writings, organized around two key texts: Shushogi, which is a classical distillation of the whole ofDogen's teachings, and Fukanzazengi, Dogenuniversal instructions for Zen meditation. Along the way, the reader will gain an enriched understanding of the Zen practice and realization, of shikantaza or"just sitting, " and of the essence of Mahayana Buddhism—and a much deeper appreciation of this peerless master. Includes essays fromKosho Itagaki, Taigen Dan Leighton, Tenshin Charles Fletcher, Shudo Brian Schroeder, Glen A. Mazis, David Loy, Drew Leder, Steven DeCaroli, Steve Bein, John Maraldo, Michael Schwartz, Tetsuzen Jason M. Wirth, Leah Kalmanson, Erin Jien McCarthy, Dainen David Putney, Steven Heine, Graham Parkes, Mark Unno, Shudo Brian Schroeder, andKanpu Bret W. Davis.
eBook - ePub
Engaging Dogen's Zen
The Philosophy of Practice as Awakening
- 296 pages
- English
- ePUB (mobile friendly)
- Available on iOS & Android
eBook - ePub
Engaging Dogen's Zen
The Philosophy of Practice as Awakening
About this book
Trusted by 375,005 students
Access to over 1.5 million titles for a fair monthly price.
Study more efficiently using our study tools.
Information
Topic
Theology & ReligionSubtopic
BuddhismTable of contents
- Cover Page
- Title Page
- Dedication
- Contents
- A Note on the Text
- Acknowledgments
- Introduction
- Part I: General Essays
- Part II: Shushōgi — Text and Commentary
- Part III: Fukanzazengi — Text and Commentary
- Notes
- Contributors
- Index
- Copyright
Frequently asked questions
Yes, you can cancel anytime from the Subscription tab in your account settings on the Perlego website. Your subscription will stay active until the end of your current billing period. Learn how to cancel your subscription
No, books cannot be downloaded as external files, such as PDFs, for use outside of Perlego. However, you can download books within the Perlego app for offline reading on mobile or tablet. Learn how to download books offline
Perlego offers two plans: Essential and Complete
- Essential is ideal for learners and professionals who enjoy exploring a wide range of subjects. Access the Essential Library with 800,000+ trusted titles and best-sellers across business, personal growth, and the humanities. Includes unlimited reading time and Standard Read Aloud voice.
- Complete: Perfect for advanced learners and researchers needing full, unrestricted access. Unlock 1.5M+ books across hundreds of subjects, including academic and specialized titles. The Complete Plan also includes advanced features like Premium Read Aloud and Research Assistant.
We are an online textbook subscription service, where you can get access to an entire online library for less than the price of a single book per month. With over 1.5 million books across 990+ topics, we’ve got you covered! Learn about our mission
Look out for the read-aloud symbol on your next book to see if you can listen to it. The read-aloud tool reads text aloud for you, highlighting the text as it is being read. You can pause it, speed it up and slow it down. Learn more about Read Aloud
Yes! You can use the Perlego app on both iOS and Android devices to read anytime, anywhere — even offline. Perfect for commutes or when you’re on the go.
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Please note we cannot support devices running on iOS 13 and Android 7 or earlier. Learn more about using the app
Yes, you can access Engaging Dogen's Zen by Tetsuzen Jason M. Wirth, Kanpu Bret W. Davis, Shudo Brian Schroeder in PDF and/or ePUB format, as well as other popular books in Theology & Religion & Buddhism. We have over 1.5 million books available in our catalogue for you to explore.