<B>The clearest and most approachable teachings from Dogen, the most famous thinker and writer in Zen Buddhism.</B><BR><BR>Discover the teachings of the preeminent Zen Master Dogen in his own words, written down by his Dharma successor, Koun Ejo. This edition includes both the <i>Shobogenzo Zuimonki</i> and translations of and commentary on Dogen’s luminously evocative <i>waka</i> poetry. <BR><BR> Distinct from Dogen’s similarly titled magnum opus (simply called the <i>Shobogenzo</i>), the <i>Shobogenzo Zuimonki</i> can be read as a highly practical manual of Buddhist practice. Consisting of straightforward and accessible teachings and making more limited use of the allusion, wordplay, and metaphor that characterize the essays in the <i>Shobogenzo</i>, this work is an essential read for any student of Zen Buddhism. Among the many topics covered, Dogen especially emphasizes the following points: seeing impermanence, departing from the ego-centered self, being free from