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description: Treasury of the True Dharma Eye (Shobo Genzo in Japanese) is a monumental work considered to be one of the profoundest expressions of Zen wisdom ever put on paper and also the most outstanding literary and philosophical work of Japan. It is a collection of essays by Eihei Dogen (12001253) founder of Zens Soto school.Kazuaki Tanahashi and a team of translators that represent a Whos Who of American Zen have produced a translation of the great work that combines accuracy with a deep understanding of Dogens voice and literary gifts. This volume includes a wealth of materials to aid understanding including maps lineage charts a bibliography and an exhaustive glossary of names and termsand as a bonus the most renowned of all Dogens essays Recommending Zazen to All People.News &amp; ReviewsA vast beautiful translation of the master work of the Japanese genius Dogen Zenji. English-speaking practitioners will be indebted to Kaz Tanahashi and his associates for this truly magnificent teaching an indispensable contribution to Zen letters. Peter Matthiessen (Muryo Roshi)A deeply considered and deeply relevant text. Shambhalas publication of Kazuaki Tanahashis translation of the complete text of Eihei Dogens Shobo Genzo marks a watershed moment for Western Buddhism. With the Tanahashi version it appears we now have an edition that will receive the sort of attention this great work deserves. Tanahashis effort to preserve the particular Japanese difficulty of Dogens poetic prose aided by the excellent work of the poet and Zen teacher Peter Levitt emphasizes the texts ambiguity multiplicity and resonance of meaning more effectively than other versions. Norman Fischer TricycleKaz Tanahashi a renowned translator of Dogen and noted artist has put together an outstanding team of co-translators to create a complete rendering of Dogens magnum opus the Shobo Genzo. This publication which will be in great demand by all scholars students and practitioners of Zen Buddhism and Eastern thought more generally is both accurate and accessible in following the original text literally while capturing the spirit of Dogens poetic genius. Although there are numerous versions of the work available in English this new edition is sure to be the one turned to and cited consistently by knowledgeable readers. Steven Heine Professor of Religious Studies and Director of Asian Studies Florida International University author of Zen Skin Zen Marrow and Opening a Mountain: Koans of the Zen Masters
language: English
title: Treasury of the True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen's Shobo Genzo
publisher: Shambhala