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The Essential Dogen

Writings of the Great Zen Master

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By: Kazuaki Tanahashi - editor, Peter Levitt - editor
Narrated by: Brian Nishii
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Eihei Dogen (1200 - 1253), founder of the Soto School of Zen Buddhism, is one of the greatest religious, philosophical, and literary geniuses of Japan. His writings have been studied by Zen students for centuries, particularly his masterwork, Shobo Genzo or Treasury of the True Dharma Eye. This is the first book to offer the great master's incisive wisdom in short selections taken from the whole range of his voluminous works. The pithy and powerful readings, arranged according to theme, provide a perfect introduction to Dogen - and inspire spiritual practice in people of all traditions.

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Dogen is a difficult read, which should not be seen as a critique of the author or the narrator. Both have done a good job handling the material. That being so, the material is difficult to comprehend.

Dogen is difficult to comprehend

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I think that if I would have thought of it more as poetry I would have enjoyed it more. loved the closing words. would have rated it 3.5 stars if I could.

I think I'll get more out of it next time

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The spirit of Dogen is passed till the flesh as possible and hope one day it could penetrate intobthe marrow and the soul!

Thanks!

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Hold your breath and cover your ears. Then you will be ready to listen. Seeking entertainment instead of cleaning the red dust out of your eyes, you have already received thirty blows.

Perfect for blind donkeys

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Good info.....
my opinion, the written version would be better. I do a lot of audio books, but This one is more suitable to read slowly over a a long period of time, to digest info.
Narration a bit boring after awhile as well.

Nice... would prefer written version tho

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Writings essential for the unentangled. Teachings for the curiously initiated. Words for monkeys on a branch looking at sunrise as if it were an orange.

Essential

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Would you listen to The Essential Dogen again? Why?

I will listen to The Essential Dogen again and I have already!

What other book might you compare The Essential Dogen to and why?

Living Buddha Living Christ, New Seeds of Contemplation.

What about Brian Nishii’s performance did you like?

It was relaxed and peacefully done.

Did you have an extreme reaction to this book? Did it make you laugh or cry?

No.

Any additional comments?

Great for the novice to the master meditator. If there is such a thing.

Dogen

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Great narrator. Well structured even for a beginner. I would highly recommend this listen for those on the way. master Dogen paints a verbal work of art to help you to focus your mind. Not 1, not 2.

Great work on Dogen

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third time listening full through. Will do many times again and again. IT IS ALL INSIDE OF YOU EVERYTHING IS YOU. ONENESS RESPECT.🙏

Yes This Now.

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if you are a meditation student, especially a Zen student, Dogan is a must read. Full stop.

Dogan is indeed essential

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