Engaging Dogen's Zen: The Philosophy of Practice as Awakening

Engaging Dogen's Zen: The Philosophy of Practice as Awakening

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 SotoÂ Zen Buddhism, is widely regarded as one of the worldâ€™s most remarkable spiritual thinkers.Â DogenÂ influence on both Japanese and Western Zen Buddhism cannot be overstated. His writings, emphasizing the nonduality of practice and enlightenment are vastly subtle, endlessly sophisticatedâ€”and renownedly challenging to read on oneâ€™s own.

This unique collection of essays opens up for the reader new pathways for connecting to and making use ofÂ Dogen'sÂ powerful teachings. Some ofÂ SotoÂ Zenâ€™s leading scholars and practitioners offer a masterfully guided tour ofÂ Dogenâ€™s writings,Â organized around two key texts: Shushogi, which is a classical distillation of the whole ofÂ Dogenâ€™s teachings, and Fukanzazengi,Â DogenÂ universal instructions for Zen meditation. Along the way, the reader will gain an enriched understanding of the Zen practice and realization, of shikantaza orÂ â€œjust sitting,â€ and of the essence of Mahayana Buddhismâ€”and a much deeper appreciation of this peerless master.

Includes essays fromÂ Kosho Itagaki,Â Taigen Dan Leighton,Â Tenshin Charles Fletcher,Â Shudo Brian Schroeder,Â Glen A. Mazis,Â David Loy,Â Drew Leder,Â Steven DeCaroli,Â Steve Bein,Â John Maraldo,Â Michael Schwartz,Â Tetsuzen Jason M. Wirth,Â Leah Kalmanson,Â Erin Jien McCarthy,Â Dainen David Putney,Â Steven Heine,Â Graham Parkes,Â Mark Unno,Â Shudo Brian Schroeder, andÂ Kanpu Bret W. Davis.
Country USA
Brand Wisdom Publications
Manufacturer Wisdom Publications
Binding Paperback
ItemPartNumber 9781614292548
ReleaseDate 2017-01-17
UnitCount 1
EANs 9781614292548

Country	USA
Brand	Wisdom Publications
Manufacturer	Wisdom Publications
Binding	Paperback
ItemPartNumber	9781614292548
ReleaseDate	2017-01-17
UnitCount	1
EANs	9781614292548

Engaging Dogen's Zen: The Philosophy of Practice as Awakening

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