The various chapters and excerpts from shobogenzo in these books by kaz. At this point it should come as no surprise that uji is one of my favorite fascicles of dogens shobogenzo. Comparing the different english translations of shobogenzo. The main translation were using is the one in the book moon in a dewdrop writings of zen master dogen, edited by kaz tanahashi. Dogen zenji january 19, 1200 september 22, 1253, japanese. Shobogenzo book 4, the final book in this four volume set, contains chapters 73 to 95, plus two additional chapters in the appendices. The shasta abbey translation is more readable but not always accurate. Nishijima, gudo and chodo cross, master dogens shobogenzo.
The language in the shasta abbey translation is very literal, which i think makes it easier to parse, but moon in a dewdrop has more poetic writing. This translation, supported by the japan foundation, makes a strong claim to be the definitive translation of the 95 chapter edition of shobogenzo, the essential japanese buddhist text, written in the th. This is the official edition used by shasta abbey, which was founded by reverend master jiyukinnett. It is a fascicle of dogens from shobogenzo, his great work.
The liturgy of the order of buddhist contemplatives for the laity shasta abbey press, mount shasta, california 1990 isbn. The first english version was dogen zenji shobogenzo. Nishijima and cross, master dogens shobogenzo book 1, 1994. Dogens shobogenzo and other works rethinking religion. It is published for free distribution and available in its entirety as a pdf on the web by shasta abbey press. Master dogens shobogenzo book 4 by gudo wafu nishijima. Here is a dutch translation of 8 chapters of the shobogenzo courtesy of jan verschaeren. The shobogenzo or the treasure house of the eye of. Hubert nearman of shasta abbey brought out the treasure house of the eye.
Shobogenzo is the title most commonly used to refer to the collection of works written in. This is the first of four volumes that present all the essays in dogens shobogenzo. Although this book was written for the guidance of monks and nuns, it is instructive and enlightening for others interested in the observance of mahayana buddhism and in the history of buddhism. Some english translations of shobogenzo fascicles in 95fascicle order, with transliteration of japanese title and dates delivered, as given by heine in dc, p. This is a particularly unique and important writing by dogen, because very few religious writers write specifically on the subject of time. Hubert nearman of shasta abbey brought out the treasure house of the eye of the true teaching. Shasta abbey provides opportunities for zen buddhist meditation, spiritual training, and mindfulness practice at introductory and advanced levels in both lay and. He joined shasta abbey, a soto zen buddhist training monastery in northern california, in 1972. Shobogenzo treasury of the true dharma eye the matheson. Meanwhile, i discovered that shasta abbey press offers a free digital copy online. Dogens main work is shobogenzo, which you can read for free from shasta abbey. This is only the third complete english translation. Shobogenzo, a collection of discourses given to his disciples at various times between 1231 and his death in 1253, is the masterpiece of thirteenthcentury japanese soto zen master eihei dogen.
You can get both online actually, the nishijima tr. Available from this website or the shasta abbey site. Meditation instruction and buddhist teachings are offered by monks during retreats and dharma talks. The book includes the official sfzc translation of the mountains and rivers sutra. This is the official edition used by shasta abbey, which was founded by reverend. The diary of a female zen priest, 1997 2002, shasta abbey press. Also, other full shobogenzo translations are available including by nishijima roshi and chodo cross online, or portions by other folks. Shobogenzo the treasure house of the eye of the true teaching a trainees translation of great master dogens spiritual masterpiece rev. As for the shobogenzo, the nishijima translation seems to be more literal while the shasta abbey s try to be more of an explaining translation thus a bit easier to read first. The treasure house of the eye of the true teaching. We hope to have a pdf version available here in the future. Zen master dogens shobo genzo, was released in mid2011. In zen, however, the real treasure of the dharma is not to be found in books but in ones own buddha nature and the ability to see this.
Many key portions of the shobogenzo by tanahashi can be found in his previous shorter books like moon in a dewdrop and enlightenment unfolds. I had never read shobogenzo until i had my first temple experience as the months went by i began to struggle but by reading nishijimas translation of the the shobogenzo soto practice soon began to make sense. This is an article i wrote for the buddhism section of. Zen master dogens shobo genzo, was first published in mid2011. Shasta abbey press, mount shasta, california this book is available through. Shobogenzo, a collection of discourses given to his disciples at various times. All the essays are here, in a recommended, free resource. The stanfordbased soto zen text project, an ambitious project to translate dogen and other soto texts, has completed several fascicles, and many other translations of individual fascicles are available. He spent his novice year working in the kitchen and then served for nine years as the jisha, or personal attendant, to his teacher, the abbess jiyu kennett. The language in the shasta abbey translation is very literal, which i think makes it easier to parse, but moon in a. Volume 1,master dogens shobogenzo, book 3,master dogens shobogenzo.
Master hubert of shasta abbey is available as a pdf. I prefer the paid translation titled moon in a dewdrop. Buddhas transmission of the living dharma vibrant down. The idiot, who is pursuing a number of spiritual and physical paths on mount shasta this weekend, outside shasta abbey, a soto zen monastery founded in 1970 at the foot of lava.
Shasta abbey mount shasta, california buddhist temple. Below are links to each of the 96 chapters and other parts of the book. The complete shobogenzo is available here this site and here from shasta abbey, translated by rev. I think it is highly important to have these mutiple outlooks available.
Treasury of the true dharma eye kaz tanahashi reissue. Its a reliable translation if you can get past the authors habit of trying to make it sound like the king james bible. English translation of dogens complete shobogenzo and links to other translations of. The treasure house of the eye of the true teaching available as a free download but you may like to make a donation at the shasta abbey web site.
Shobogenzo by eihei dogen the pavellas perspective. For a lovely, readable sampler of dogens work, i recommend moon in a dewdrop, edited by kazuaki tanahashi. The treasure house of the eye of the true teaching available free at the shasta abbey web site. A translation by gudo nishijima and chodo cross is available as. Shobogenzo treasury of the true dharma eye the matheson trust. As for the shobogenzo, the nishijima translation seems to be more literal while the shasta abbeys try to be more of an explaining translation thus a bit easier to read first. Dogens essay expressing the reality of the enlightened mind in the poetic natural imagery of his time is a classic of spiritual literature and an essential text for deep zen practice to this day. However, formatting rules can vary widely between applications and fields of interest or study. If you have difficulty downloading this from this website, try the shasta abbey link.
Shasta abbey is a very beautiful and peaceful place. Download a printable pdf of the recommended reading list. The treasure house of the eye of the true teaching 2007 by rev. Currently may be found through used bookstores or online. But the reverend tends to go for overly flowery language sometimes. Master jiyukennett, first abbess of shasta abbey and founder of the order of buddhist contemplatives. The shobogenzo, or, the treasure house of the eye of the true.
A trainees translation of zen master dogens spiritual masterpiece. His most recent book is the world could be otherwise. Shasta abbey is also translating the complete shobogenzo and other soto zen works. This was translated reverend master hubert nearman of shasta abbey, probably under the direction of jiyu kennet who ran the place.
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