Realizing Genjokoan: The Key to Dogen's Shobogenzo

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Eihei Dogen Zenji, the 13th-century Zen master central to bringing Zen from China and helping it take root in Japan, is renowned as one the world's most remarkable religious geniuses. His works are both richly poetic and deeply insightful and philosophical, pointing to the endless depths of Zen exploration. And almost precisely because of these facts, Dogen is often difficult for readers to understand and fully appreciate. Realizing Genjokoan is a comprehensive introduction to the teachings and approach of this great thinker, taking us on a thorough guided tour of the most important essay -- th.;Contents; Foreword; Preface; The Text; Genjokoan; Dogen Zenji's Life and the Importance of Genjokoan; The Meaning of "Genjokoan"; Buddhist Teachings from Three Sources: Is, Is Not, Is; Flowers Fall, Weeds Grow; Realization beyond Realization; Dropping Off Body and Mind; When We Seek We Are Far Away; Past and Future Are Cut Off; The Moon in Water; Something Is Still Lacking; A Fish Swims, a Bird Flies; We Wave a Fan Because Wind Nature Is Everywhere; Appendix 1 Heart of Great Perfect Wisdom Sutra; Appendix 2 Shobogenzo Maka Hannya Haramitsu; Appendix 3 Dogen's Life. Contents Foreword Preface The Text Genjokoan Dogen Zenji's Life and the Importance of Genjokoan The Meaning of "Genjokoan" Buddhist Teachings from Three Sources: Is, Is Not, Is Flowers Fall, Weeds Grow Realization beyond Realization Dropping Off Body and Mind When We Seek We Are Far Away Past and Future Are Cut Off The Moon in Water Something Is Still Lacking A Fish Swims, a Bird Flies We Wave a Fan Because Wind Nature Is Everywhere Appendix 1 Heart of Great Perfect Wisdom Sutra Appendix 2 Shobogenzo Maka Hannya Haramitsu Appendix 3 Dogen's Life. Bibliography for AnnotationsGlossary Notes Index About the Author About Wisdom Publications.