How to Raise an Ox: Zen Practice as Taught in Master Dogen's Shobogenzo

by Francis Dojun Cook

Paperback, 1999

Status

Available

Tags

Japanese Zen Teachers, Dogen

Collection

Zen Buddhism

Publication

Wisdom Publications (1999), Edition: 1, 208 pages

Description

The writings of Zen master Dogen are among the highest achievements not only of Japanese literature but of world literature. Dogen's writings are a near-perfect expression of truth, beautifully expressing the best of which the human race is capable. In this volume, Francis Cook presents ten selections from Dogen's masterwork, the Shobogenzo, as well as six of his own essays brilliantly illuminating the mind of this peerless master.

Language

English

ISBN

9780861713172

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The writings of Zen master Dogen are among the highest achievements not only of Japanese literature but of world literature. Dogen's writings are a near-perfect expression of truth, beautifully expressing the best of which the human race is capable. In this volume, Francis Cook presents ten
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 selections from Dogen's masterwork, the Shobogenzo, as well as six of his own essays brilliantly illuminating the mind of this peerless master.
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