Master Dogen's Shobogenzo

Master Dogen’s Shobogenzo #2

by Gudo Nishijima (Translator), Chodo Cross (Translator)

Following on from Shobogenzo Book 1 , the second book in this four volume set contains the next 20 chapters from the 95 chapter edition, including these well known Bussho (Buddha Nature); Daigo (Great Realization);Gyoji (Conduct and Observance); Inmo (This); and Shinjin-gakudo (Learning the Truth with Body and Mind). Book 2 maintains the highest standards of translation, with a clear style that rigorously follows the original words of Master Dogen. Ample footnotes, including Japanese and Chinese characters, explanatory text, and cross-references to other works, provide the reader with a wealth of supplementary information. Also included are a Sanskrit glossary of terms, and a list of Pinyin equivalents to the Japanese readings of Masters' names. "The water is clean, right down to the ground, Fishes are swimming like fishes. The sky is wide, clear through to the heavens, And birds are flying like birds. ...children and grandchildren of the Buddhist patriarchs should unfailingly learn in practice that sitting in Zazen is the one great matter. This is the authentic seal which is received and transmitted one-to-one."

Genres: Buddhism, Zen, Spirituality, Nonfiction, Philosophy, Religion, Japan

320 pages, Paperback

First published March 1, 1996

About the author

西嶋愚道和夫

Reviews

[Tom Booker · Rating 5 out of 5]

Mysterious.

[Sam]

Tough stuff.