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Moon In a Dewdrop: Writings of Zen Master Dogen Paperback – October 31, 1995

by Eihei Dogen (Author), Kazuaki Tanahashi (Editor, Translator), Robert Aitken (Translator),

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Eihei Dogen (1200-1253), among the first to transmit Zen Buddhism from China to Japan and founder of the important Soto School, was not only a profoundly influential and provocative Zen philosopher but also one of the most stimulating figures in Japanese letters.

Kazuaki Tanahashi, collaborating with several other Zen authorities, has produced sensitive and accurate translations of Dogen's most important texts. Moon in a Dewdrop contains the key essays of the great master, as well as extensive background materials that will help Western readers to approach this significant work. There is also a selection of Dogen's poetry, most of which has not appeared in English translation before.

Dogen's thought runs counter to conventional logic, employing paradoxical language and startling imagery. It illuminates such fundamental concerns as the nature of time, existence, life, death, the self, and what is beyond self.

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October 31, 1995
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“Moon in a Dewdrop is empty and clear at the same time, like the reflection of the moon in a drop of water.” ―San Francisco Chronicle

“Kazuaki Tanahashi and his colleagues at the San Francisco Zen Center...have given us an accessible and comprehensive Dogen in English.” ―Vajradhatu Sun

“Kazuaki Tanahashi...has preserved Dogen's spirit and character in his careful and comprehensive translations.” ―East West

About the Author

Eihei Dogen was a thirteenth century Japanese Zen Buddhist teacher and founder of the Soto school of Zen. A selection of his writings are collected in Moon in a Dewdrop from Farrar, Straus and Giroux.

Kazuaki Tanahashi's publications include Penetrating Laughter: Hakuin's Zen and Art, Enku: Sculptor of a Hundred Thousand Buddhas, and Japanese Design Motifs.

Robert Aitken (1917-2010) was Roshi of the Diamond Sangha in Honolulu and the author of Taking the Path of Zen and The Mind of Clover. His introduction to Zen came in a Japanese prison camp during World War II, after he was captured as a civilian in Guam. R. H. Blyth, author of Zen in English Literature, was imprisoned in the same camp, and in this unlikely setting Aitken began the first of several important apprenticeships. After the war Aitken returned often to Japan to study. He became friends with D. T. Suzuki, and studied with Nagakawa Soen Roshi and Yasutani Hakuun Roshi. In 1959 Robert Aitken and his wife, Anne, established a Zen organization, the Diamond Sangha. Aitken was given the title "Roshi" and authorized to teach by Yamada Koun Roshi in 1974.

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Publisher : North Point Press; Reissue edition (October 31, 1995)
Language : English
Paperback : 368 pages
ISBN-10 : 086547186X
ISBN-13 : 978-0865471863
Item Weight : 1.2 pounds
Dimensions : 6.25 x 1.02 x 9.35 inches

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Frank

Essential Wisdom

Reviewed in the United States on December 28, 2018

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I am a newcomer to Buddhism and Buddhist philosophy, and I have found great comfort I the writings of Master Dogen. My first inclination during my initial research was to expose myself only to primary sources, but this book provides clarification of the Zen perspective and an action plan for the inclusion of practice in one’s daily life. Some may not like the specificity or the obligation of the Master’s practices, but I appreciate the demands and structure, as I am in a non-Buddhist environment.

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Chip F.

Yet another fantastic book by Kaz Tanahashi on Dogen

Reviewed in the United States on August 31, 2015

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This is yet another great anthology of the teachings and life of Zen Master Dogen written by one of the worlds great Zen teachers and translators Kazuaki Tanahashi. The book is divided into chapters on specific topics (Practical Instructions, Philosophical Works, Poetic Imagery, Transmission of the Teaching, Poems 4 great appendixes) so you can read it from front to back or simply take a topic that looks interesting or appealing to you and read it. Plus it has a fantastic "Note" section in the back that covers each chapter and a great glossary and index. I recommend it highly.

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Maestro Snaporaz

just a perfect rendering of a great work

Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2017

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A masterpiece of translation of one of the most important, poetic and joyous writings on nondualism ever! Seriously, just a perfect rendering of a great work. Sincere seekers should own this book and wear it out. Could not recommend it more highly. Obviously.

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C. Watts

Nice book

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I'm in graduate school so tackling the full shobogenzo was out of the question. This is now my go to non-school book to browse through on breaks. It is pretty enjoyable, but Dogen can still be tough to read when my brain is tired. During my next break I plan on giving it more detailed attention and will update this review.

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mukunda777

Towering writing from a towering Zen Master

Reviewed in the United States on December 2, 2013

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Dogen is an important figure in the transmission of Chan/Zen from China to Japan. His writings, though a bit judgmental, are an absolute necessity for the serious practitioner of Zen Buddhism.

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not even sure i should be writing this...

Reviewed in the United States on December 1, 2012

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i'm conflicted. either i do not like dogens teachings, or i do not understand them. to put things in perspective i have read and studied the oldest known buddhist scriptures, tibetan book of the dead, lots of works by chan and zen masters, and so on, and i've understood them all. however dogen i find to be so vague and ethereal that it's next to useless for me. now perhaps it's just way over my head? i really can't say. all i can do is give my opinion.

i can say i enjoy his poetry though.

the book gets four stars because it is what it says it is: a collection of dogens writings. very good ones at that. my opinion of dogens teachings would be one star, but that's not fair to the book as i'm not rating him as the author, i'm rating a translation of an ancient work. the same as one wouldn't give the bhagavad gita a one star review because the story didn't grip them, one would only rate it one star if the translation or format were poor. these are books already accepted as ancient treasures, we don't need to rate them as works, only editions and translations.

it lost one star for being kind of annoying. there are asterisks next to words that are in the glossary or other appendices of the book. sounds good, but there are these asterisks next to like every tenth word, so it's distracting and you feel like you're missing something every time you don't go and look for what it's leading you to. it's over notated basically which can be good if the book is very easy to navigate, but this one is not. for example an asterisk next to a word like "links" will lead you to the glossary where you look up "links" and it will say "see dependent origination" so you go there and it says "see causation" and finally under "causation" you find the information. as opposed to books that have numbered notes that correspond directly with a notes section, this book has that too, but many more asterisks than notes.

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Crystal Bowen

Beautiful!

Reviewed in the United States on May 4, 2013

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This book is full of thoughtful writing and beautiful haiku poems. I really have enjoyed it, though I have not read it from front to back. It is perfect for opening to a page and reading, then setting it down to consider.

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Gary Reiner

Moon in a Dewdrop...

Reviewed in the United States on February 14, 2015

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Apt title. Lots of excellent teachings from Dogen.

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BIGBOOKMANFROMTHEFOREST

This book is inane drivel

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on January 20, 2019

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I have been a practitioner of Zen for quite some time now and have studies many Zen texts old and new but I've never come across such an inane and useless crappy book as this one. It's amazing how simple Zen is; this book does not reflect this in any shape or form. There is an abundance of sentences throughout like "round the ten feet or your three feet by many directions towards a walking bamboo mountain which is empty and non-empty makes the form of the boundless continuously perfected is what you should do". Zen and any other spiritual derivative needs to exist wholly in the 21st century and reading these ancient texts will get you nowhere closer to any realisation other than realising human beings will make simplicity complicated despite their enthusiasm for what is simple. If you are genuinely interested in Zen read this book at your peril.

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Felipe

Excelente!

Reviewed in Brazil on January 30, 2018

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Ótimo livro, com excelentes traduções de importantes textos de Dogen. Uma boa coletânea. Os textos de Dogen são bem complicados em sua maioria, confusos e ambíguos. Livro para se ler com paciência. Recomendado para quem já tem experiência.

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Lee K. Freeman

The Benedict of Zen

Reviewed in the United Kingdom on August 5, 2013

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A beautiful book, reminiscent of St. Benedict's recommended rule. Dogen's inimitable style is the fingerprint of these works and when one reads them, it is like we are listening to him speak to us now, as if a moment bridges time. His wisdom is relevant now as it was then and advices simple in essence, yet complex to a secular world.
The 'Moon in a Dewdrop,' is one of the must haves for any spiritual individual who practices meditation, zen or interconnectedness.
A scholarly hand has captured the heart of Dogen and eternalized it on paper.

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QuaterNotes

He is happy with the book

Reviewed in India on November 16, 2017

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Gifted this to a friend. He is happy with the book.

UNNIKRISHNAN P S

Five Stars

Reviewed in India on November 16, 2015

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