Abstract

Dogen (1200-1253) is known as a Zen monk who accurately propagated Zen from the Song Dynasty in China to Japan. However, this book reveals Dogen's Zen from the perspective that he did not merely "propagated" Zen, but inherited and modified Chinese Zen, reconstructing it. Dogen transcends times, regions, denominational divides, and questions each Buddhist follower: "What does it mean to live in Buddhism?" This book, incorporating the latest research results, succinctly and clearly describes the core of Dogen's practice and verification.

Author’s Information

Kiyozumi Ishii
Born in 1958 in Tokyo, Japan. He left the Doctoral Program in Buddhist Studies at the Graduate School of Humanities at Komazawa University after completion. His areas of expertise are Zen Thought and Dogen Thought. He has been a research associate at the Soto Zen Research Institute, an assistant professor in the Department of Buddhist Studies at Komazawa University, a visiting researcher at Stanford University, and president of Komazawa University. Currently, he is a professor in the Department of Buddhist Studies at Komazawa University. His solo publications include "Introduction to Zen Dialogue" (Kadokawa Selection), and "Zen and Apples - The Way of Life of Steve Jobs" (Miyao Publishing), among others. His translations and notes include "Original Text Comparison with Modern Translation - Complete Works of Dogen Zenji Volume 17 - Dharma Words, Hymns, etc." (Shunjusha), among others. He has also published numerous articles, including "On the 'Old Mirror' in Zen Master Dogen" in "Three Teachings and Buddhist Thoughts - Dr. Toshio Hirai Koki Memorial Thesis Collection" (Shunjusha).