num_pages: 272
description: Eihei Dogen (12001253) 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 masters 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 Dogenand inspire spiritual practice in people of all traditions.
language: English
title: The Essential Dogen: Writings of the Great Zen Master
publisher: Shambhala