Dogen
Philosopher, Author
1200 – 1253
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Who was Dogen?
Dōgen Zenji was a Japanese Zen Buddhist teacher born in Kyōto. He founded the Sōtō school of Zen in Japan after travelling to China and training under Rujing, a master of the Chinese Caodong lineage.
Dōgen is known for his extensive writing including the Treasury of the Eye of the True Dharma or Shōbōgenzō, a collection of ninety-five fascicles concerning Buddhist practice and enlightenment.
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- Born
- Jan 19, 1200
Kyoto - Also known as
- Dōgen
- Religion
- Buddhism
- Profession
- Died
- Sep 22, 1253
Kyoto
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on July 23, 2013
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