Master Dogen's Zazen Meditation Handbook
A Translation of Eihei Dogen's Bendowa: A Discourse on the Practice of Zazen
Eihei Dogen author Shohaku Okumura translator Taigen Daniel Leighton translator
Format:Hardback
Publisher:Tuttle Publishing
Published:19th Apr '22
Should be back in stock very soon
"Dogen's famous text on Zen practice comes alive in the hands of a modern meditation master." —Carl Biefeldt, Professor of Religious Studies, Stanford University and author of Dogen's Manuals of Zen Meditation
This is the definitive English translation of a foundational work of Zen Buddhism—the Bendowa ("On the Endeavor of the Way") by Eihei Dogen, founder of the Soto school of Zen in Japan.
Written in 1231, it contains the master's essential teachings on zazen, or seated meditation, which is the fundamental pathway to Buddhist enlightenment. The first part of the book introduces the notion of "wondrous dharma" and looks at the role of the individual to society and notions of time and interconnection. The second part of the work is cast in the form of a dialogue, the Q&A format offering answers to questions a Zen novice might pose regarding the paths to enlightenment:
- How can passively sitting being a means of attaining enlightenment?
- Why is sitting so key to meditation?
- Can seated meditation be combined with other practices?
- How can I maintain a practice that accords with my other responsibilities in life?
"In Master Dogen's Zazen Meditation Handbook, the Zen teacher's answers call out through the centuries, helping those who seek a little help in finding their way." --The Japan Times
"Dogen's famous text on Zen practice comes alive in the hands of a modern meditation master.…The translation well captures the sense of Dogen's original text and the clarity and humanity that made Uchiyama Roshi one of the most attractive Zen teachers." -- Carl Bielefeldt, Professor of Religious Studies, Stanford University
ISBN: 9784805316924
Dimensions: unknown
Weight: 340g
224 pages