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Jcbaran

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PostSubject: New Book on Dogen edited by Seven Heine   New Book on Dogen edited by Seven Heine Empty12/18/2011, 2:38 am

Dogen: Textual and Historical Studies - Steven Heine, editor
This book is being published in February 2012 - available in both hardcover and paperback editions


In this groundbreaking collection of essays edited by Steven Heine, leading scholars of Buddhism from both sides of the Pacific explore the life and thought of Zen Master Dogen (1200-1253), the founder of the Japanese Soto sect. Through both textual and historical analysis, the volume shows Dogen in context of the Chinese Chan tradition that influenced him and demonstrates the tremendous, lasting impact he had on Buddhist thought and culture in Japan. Special attention is given to the Shobogenzo and several of its fascicles, which express Dogen's views on such practices and rituals as using supranormal powers (jinzu), reading the sutras (kankin), diligent training in zazen meditation (shikan taza), and the koan realized in everyday life (genjokoan).

Dogen: Textual and Historical Studies also analyzes the historical significance of this seminal figure: for instance, Dogen's methods of appropriating or contrasting with Chan sources, as well as how Dogen was understood and examined in later periods, including modern times. This book is a crucial contribution to the advancement of specialized studies of D?gen, as well as to the Chan/Zen school in the context of East Asian religions and their social and historical trends.

"Steven Heine has for decades been one of the West's leading scholars in Dogen studies, publishing translations of Dogen's poetry, reflecting on Dogen's philosophy and setting straight the historical record on Dogen. In recent years, many new translations of Dogen's writings have appeared and scholarly publication in the field of Dogen studies has grown dramatically. To bring order to this new scholarship, Heine has brought together in this volume an impressive collection of state-of-the-art essays from leading Dogen scholars. They represent the leading edge in new textual and historical research in Dogen studies." - -- Victor Sogen Hori, author of Zen Sand
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Jcbaran

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just got this book. I think this is a "must have" for all those who appreciate Dogen's brilliance but at the same time are comfortable with recent historical studies and insights.
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PostSubject: Re: New Book on Dogen edited by Seven Heine   New Book on Dogen edited by Seven Heine Empty3/12/2012, 9:04 am

Great -another book on Dogen-thank you Josh I'm sure it will be very interesting.I appreciate Dogen's brilliance and enjoy reading about him,and finding new translations
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