Shobogenzo and a Little More

I came across a website called, "Numata Center for Buddhist Translation and Research." To my amazement, they offer the PDF downloadable version of the complete Shobogenzo, written by Dogen Zenji. It's widely considered to be one of the greatest literary works in Japanese history. And to top it off, the four volumes are FREE. I paid $100.00 for the paperback versions, several years ago. It's very kind that they are offering it this way.

This translation is the one by Gudo Nishijima and Chodo Cross. It's well done and digestible. In addition, they also have translations of "The Platform Sutra," as well as the "Vimalakirti Sutra." Check it out and enjoy. You can't go wrong on this one.

Oh and I last thing. I'm can't remember if I menioned it, but there is another FREE translation of Dogen Zenji's Shobogenzo over at Shasta Abbey. That one is complete and nice too. To download the "complete" book, click the very first link in the sentence. It may not be obvious to you at first. The links further down are to single sections and chapters.

In Gassho,

Jaye Seiho Morris, Curator
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