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Hokyoji Temple: Master Dogen

JAPAN, Fukui, Ono; Kamakura period (1185-1333); Ink and color on silk; 97.5 x 52.2 cm
This is an image of Master Dogen, founder of the Soto school, at the age of 50. In 1223 of the Kamakura period, Dogen traveled to China to visit Chan monasteries and to learn the Dharma. After returning to Japan, Dogen founded Eiheiji Temple in Fukei and promoted the teaching of Soto Zen, which advocates shikantaza

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