Dogen: Japans Original Zen Teacher: 8 (Lives of the Masters)

An Essential Introduction To The Life, Writings, And Legacy Of One Of JapanS Most Prolific Buddhist Masters.The Founder Of The Soto School Of Zen In Japan, Eihei Dogen (12001253) Is One Of The Most Influential Buddhist Teachers Of All Time. Although DogenS Writings Have Reached Wide Prominence Among Contemporary Buddhists And Philosophers, There Is Much That Remains Enigmatic About His Life And Writings. In Dogen: JapanS Original Zen Teacher, Respected Dogen Scholar And Translator Steven Heine Offers A Nuanced Portrait Of The MasterS Historical Context, Life, And Work, Paying Special Attention To Issues Such As:The Nature Of The Great Doubt That Motivated DogenS Religious Quest The Sociopolitical Turmoil Of Kamakura Japan That Led To Dynamic Innovations In Medieval Japanese Buddhism The Challenges And Transformations Dogen Experienced During His Pivotal Time In China Key Inflection Points And Unresolved Questions Regarding DogenS Teaching Career In Japan Ongoing Controversies In The Scholarly Interpretations Of DogenS Biography And Teachingssynthesizing A Lifetime Of Research And Reflection Into An Accessible Narrative, This New Addition To The Lives Of The Masters Series Illuminates ThoughtProvoking Perspectives On DogenS Character And Teachings, As Well As His Relevance To Contemporary Practitioners.