The Essential Dogen

Writings of the Great Zen Master

Kazuaki Tanahashi, Peter Levitt, Zen Master Dogen

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Shambhala Publications Inc
15 May 2013

Zen Buddhism

Japan's greatest Zen master made wonderfully accessible for everyone--in short, inspirational selections from his work, chosen by the two of today's top authorities on his work.

These pithy and powerful readings provide a perfect introduction to the teachings of Zen master Dogen-and will inspire spiritual practice in people of all traditions

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 GenzoorTreasury 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.

By: Zen Master Dogen
Edited by: Kazuaki Tanahashi, Peter Levitt
Imprint: Shambhala Publications Inc
Country of Publication: United States
Dimensions: Height: 183mm, Width: 127mm, Spine: 20mm
Weight: 272g
ISBN: 9781611800418
ISBN 10: 1611800412
Pages: 272
Publication Date: 15 May 2013
Audience: General/trade , ELT Advanced
Format: Paperback
Publisher's Status: Active

Kazuaki Tanahashi, a Japanese-trained calligrapher, is the pioneers of the genre of 'one stroke painting' as well as the creator of multicolor enso (Zen circles). His brushwork has been shown in solo exhibitions in galleries, museums, and universities all over the world. Tanahashi has edited several books of Dogen's writing and is also the author of Brush Mind.