Beyond Thinking: A Guide to Zen Meditation

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This is a compact compendium of practical and accessible teaching for all Zen students and others who meditate - gathered from the work of the founding father of the Soto school of Zen Buddhism, Eihei Dogen (1200-1253). This collection pulls together the best, most practical pieces useful to meditators. Included are Dogen's famous meditation instructions; advice on the practice of zazen, or sitting meditation; guidelines for community life; and some of his most inspirational talks.

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Dogen (1200 1253) is known as the founder of the Japanese Soto Zen sect.