Zen Master Dogen
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I maintain an archive of resources related to Zen Master Dogen, and occasionally share my own thoughts about Zen, at zenmasterdogen.com. Formerly @RenegadeBuddha on Twitter and various blogs through the years.
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In this chaotic, broken world, I find that it's important to practice skillful ways of keeping a calm, clear mind. One way I do that is by reading. The simple act of focusing on one thing, even for a few minutes, is centering. I tend towards spiritual texts, but I say read whatever floats your boat.
August 26, 2025 at 4:18 PM
In this chaotic, broken world, I find that it's important to practice skillful ways of keeping a calm, clear mind. One way I do that is by reading. The simple act of focusing on one thing, even for a few minutes, is centering. I tend towards spiritual texts, but I say read whatever floats your boat.
Now reading Meeting the Myriad Things
A Zen Practitioner's Guide to Dogen's Genjokoan by Shinshu Roberts www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
A Zen Practitioner's Guide to Dogen's Genjokoan by Shinshu Roberts www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
September 22, 2025 at 8:01 AM
Now reading Meeting the Myriad Things
A Zen Practitioner's Guide to Dogen's Genjokoan by Shinshu Roberts www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
A Zen Practitioner's Guide to Dogen's Genjokoan by Shinshu Roberts www.kobo.com/us/en/ebook/...
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Morning Meditation: All of these names simply point to the One Mind. Though there are ten thousand different names, there are not even two dharma realities.
Bassui Tokushō
Bassui Tokushō
September 17, 2024 at 8:12 AM
Morning Meditation: All of these names simply point to the One Mind. Though there are ten thousand different names, there are not even two dharma realities.
Bassui Tokushō
Bassui Tokushō
"...both Heidegger and Dogen invite us to reconsider our relationship to time and being, urging us to embrace the richness of each moment and to recognize the inherent interconnectedness of all things." brucelinton.medium.com/time-and-bei...
Time and Being: Thoughts on Martin Heidegger and Zen Master Dogen
Martin Heidegger, a prominent German philosopher, and Zen Master Dogen, an influential figure in Japanese Zen Buddhism, offer profound…
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September 3, 2024 at 12:25 PM
"...both Heidegger and Dogen invite us to reconsider our relationship to time and being, urging us to embrace the richness of each moment and to recognize the inherent interconnectedness of all things." brucelinton.medium.com/time-and-bei...
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Exploring the Intersection of AI and Zen: A Virtual Dogen Zenji
I created an AI chatbot inspired by Zen master Dogen to explore how technology engages with historical teachings. This experiment raises questions about AI's role in spiritual exploration and cultural...
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September 2, 2024 at 4:37 PM
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I've built an AI Zen Master Dogen. It's trained on his writings, and analysis of his life and writings. It's still a WIP but it's working surprisingly well. I generated the image with Midjourney.
August 31, 2024 at 8:35 PM
I've built an AI Zen Master Dogen. It's trained on his writings, and analysis of his life and writings. It's still a WIP but it's working surprisingly well. I generated the image with Midjourney.
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Morning Meditation: All of you! If you want to return to your homes, simply wake up to your true nature.
Bassui Tokushō
Bassui Tokushō
August 28, 2024 at 7:48 AM
Morning Meditation: All of you! If you want to return to your homes, simply wake up to your true nature.
Bassui Tokushō
Bassui Tokushō
Cohen on Zazen: Things arise that are very disturbing and there's no way around it there's no way over it there's no way under it...you have to sit in the very bonfire of that distress and you sit there until you're burnt away and and it's ashes www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lww...
Leonard Cohen on his Life as a Zen Monk
YouTube video by Peacefulness
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August 28, 2024 at 2:42 AM
Cohen on Zazen: Things arise that are very disturbing and there's no way around it there's no way over it there's no way under it...you have to sit in the very bonfire of that distress and you sit there until you're burnt away and and it's ashes www.youtube.com/watch?v=7lww...
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Today's video: Why Buddhism?
Why Buddhism?
Why Buddhism? I'll discuss a couple of quick reasons why we might want to consider adopting a Buddhist outlook and Buddhist practice into our lives.🧡 If yo...
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March 25, 2024 at 10:42 AM
Today's video: Why Buddhism?
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Honored to be Featured Faculty on DKU's Center for the Study of Contemporary China's website. Read on for my thoughts on Zen, autobiography, and Buddhism in space! www.dukekunshan.edu.cn/cscc/feature...
Featured Faculty: Ben Van Overmeire - CSCC | Duke Kunshan University
Dr. Ben Van Overmeire is an Assistant Professor of Religious Studies at DKU. Prof. Van Overmeire has been a dynamic force within the CSCC, co-leading the
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August 26, 2024 at 8:17 AM
Honored to be Featured Faculty on DKU's Center for the Study of Contemporary China's website. Read on for my thoughts on Zen, autobiography, and Buddhism in space! www.dukekunshan.edu.cn/cscc/feature...
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Here's a recent lecture I gave on temple construction and the spread of Buddhism to the Japanese provinces from the seventh through ninth centuries. This is basically a summary of the first three chapters of my new book, which will come out in 2026. www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0t_...
Bryan D. Lowe: A Temple in Every Village? Buddhism’s Spread in Seventh- through Ninth-Century Japan
YouTube video by The Ho Center for Buddhist Studies at Stanford
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August 26, 2024 at 1:13 PM
Here's a recent lecture I gave on temple construction and the spread of Buddhism to the Japanese provinces from the seventh through ninth centuries. This is basically a summary of the first three chapters of my new book, which will come out in 2026. www.youtube.com/watch?v=C0t_...
Just off a Zoom chat for a much needed catch up with Rev. Mugo. Do check out her blog. www.jademountains.net
August 27, 2024 at 7:11 PM
Just off a Zoom chat for a much needed catch up with Rev. Mugo. Do check out her blog. www.jademountains.net
Zen master Shohaku Okumura's journey from postwar Japan to "good-for-nothing" meditation reveals profound insights on finding peace and meaning through simply being, challenging our goal-driven society with timeless wisdom. zenmasterdogen.com/the-zen-jour...
The Zen Journey of Shohaku Okumura
Zen master Shohaku Okumura's journey from postwar Japan to "good-for-nothing" meditation reveals profound insights on finding peace and meaning through simply being, challenging our goal-driven societ...
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August 27, 2024 at 1:53 PM
Zen master Shohaku Okumura's journey from postwar Japan to "good-for-nothing" meditation reveals profound insights on finding peace and meaning through simply being, challenging our goal-driven society with timeless wisdom. zenmasterdogen.com/the-zen-jour...
Nyogen Roshi explores Zen's core teachings on Samadhi and mind-nature, using Wumen Huikai's poem as a starting point. He emphasizes emptying the mind, avoiding discursive thinking, and realizing the ever-present Buddha-nature beneath our conditioned responses. zenmasterdogen.com/its-a-fine-d...
It's a Fine Day
Nyogen Roshi explores Zen's core teachings on Samadhi and mind-nature, using Wumen Huikai's poem as a starting point. He emphasizes emptying the mind, avoiding discursive thinking, and realizing the e...
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August 27, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Nyogen Roshi explores Zen's core teachings on Samadhi and mind-nature, using Wumen Huikai's poem as a starting point. He emphasizes emptying the mind, avoiding discursive thinking, and realizing the ever-present Buddha-nature beneath our conditioned responses. zenmasterdogen.com/its-a-fine-d...
Exploring how critical examination and personal experience transformed initial doubt into deep commitment, and why this faith feels fundamentally different from traditional religious belief. zenmasterdogen.com/faith/
Faith
Exploring how critical examination and personal experience transformed initial doubt into deep commitment, and why this faith feels fundamentally different from traditional religious belief.
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August 27, 2024 at 1:52 PM
Exploring how critical examination and personal experience transformed initial doubt into deep commitment, and why this faith feels fundamentally different from traditional religious belief. zenmasterdogen.com/faith/
A glimpse into my first real grasp of Dogen's teachings. This old post marks the beginning of my journey with his profound idea that practice itself is enlightenment. zenmasterdogen.com/the-unity-of...
The Unity of All Things
A glimpse into my first real grasp of Dogen's teachings. This old post marks the beginning of my journey with his profound idea that practice itself is enlightenment.
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August 27, 2024 at 1:51 PM
A glimpse into my first real grasp of Dogen's teachings. This old post marks the beginning of my journey with his profound idea that practice itself is enlightenment. zenmasterdogen.com/the-unity-of...
Reflections on suffering, survival, compassion, and gratitude. zenmasterdogen.com/ordination-t...
Ordination Thoughts
Reflections on suffering, survival, compassion, and gratitude.
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August 27, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Reflections on suffering, survival, compassion, and gratitude. zenmasterdogen.com/ordination-t...
Zen beyond labels: Navigating the East-West debate, religious institutions, and the true essence of practice. A reminder that Buddhism isn't about being Buddhist—it's about being you. zenmasterdogen.com/i-am-not-a-w...
I Am Not a Western Buddhist
Zen beyond labels: Navigating the East-West debate, religious institutions, and the true essence of practice. A reminder that Buddhism isn't about being Buddhist—it's about being you.
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August 27, 2024 at 1:51 PM
Zen beyond labels: Navigating the East-West debate, religious institutions, and the true essence of practice. A reminder that Buddhism isn't about being Buddhist—it's about being you. zenmasterdogen.com/i-am-not-a-w...
A quarter-century Zen journey: from dusty bookstore finds to quiet self-reflection. Exploring ritual, form, and the profound simplicity beneath life's complexities. zenmasterdogen.com/getting-out-...
Getting Out of My Own Way
A quarter-century Zen journey: from dusty bookstore finds to quiet self-reflection. Exploring ritual, form, and the profound simplicity beneath life's complexities.
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August 27, 2024 at 1:51 PM
A quarter-century Zen journey: from dusty bookstore finds to quiet self-reflection. Exploring ritual, form, and the profound simplicity beneath life's complexities. zenmasterdogen.com/getting-out-...
A middle-aged journey from couch to mountaintop reveals unexpected parallels with Zen practice. Both paths demand persistence, challenge expectations, and ultimately show that the summit may already be beneath our feet. zenmasterdogen.com/climbing-the...
Climbing the Unclimbable Mountain
A middle-aged journey from couch to mountaintop reveals unexpected parallels with Zen practice. Both paths demand persistence, challenge expectations, and ultimately show that the summit may already b...
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August 27, 2024 at 1:50 PM
A middle-aged journey from couch to mountaintop reveals unexpected parallels with Zen practice. Both paths demand persistence, challenge expectations, and ultimately show that the summit may already be beneath our feet. zenmasterdogen.com/climbing-the...
I asked AI to write Dogen-style Zen poems. The results showcase both AI's poetic ability and its grasp of Zen concepts. zenmasterdogen.com/original-zen...
Original Zen Poetry - by AI
I asked AI to write Dogen-style Zen poems. The results showcase both AI's poetic ability and its grasp of Zen concepts.
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August 27, 2024 at 1:50 PM
I asked AI to write Dogen-style Zen poems. The results showcase both AI's poetic ability and its grasp of Zen concepts. zenmasterdogen.com/original-zen...
Here we are now - not on schedule, but still present. zenmasterdogen.com/a-bit-of-a-r...
A bit of a reboot
Welcome - or welcome back. For the past 15 years or so, I've blogged about Zen and Buddhism in general, sharing insights and reflections as my practice evolved. However, this site was offline for a co...
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August 27, 2024 at 1:49 PM
Here we are now - not on schedule, but still present. zenmasterdogen.com/a-bit-of-a-r...
A dying woman's gratitude transforms a routine call into a profound lesson. Her grace in the face of death reveals life's enduring beauty and the far-reaching impact of small kindnesses. zenmasterdogen.com/unexpected-t...
Unexpected Teachings
A dying woman's gratitude transforms a routine call into a profound lesson. Her grace in the face of death reveals life's enduring beauty and the far-reaching impact of small kindnesses.
zenmasterdogen.com
August 27, 2024 at 1:49 PM
A dying woman's gratitude transforms a routine call into a profound lesson. Her grace in the face of death reveals life's enduring beauty and the far-reaching impact of small kindnesses. zenmasterdogen.com/unexpected-t...
A bit more about me and the blog zenmasterdogen.com/about/
August 27, 2024 at 1:48 PM
A bit more about me and the blog zenmasterdogen.com/about/
Just getting setup here. This seems like a good place to start zenmasterdogen.com/the-life-and...
The Life and Teachings of Zen Master Dogen
An exploration of Zen Master Dogen's life, from aristocratic origins to spiritual awakening in China and founding Sōtō Zen. Examines his philosophy, writings, and enduring influence. Includes a glossa...
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August 27, 2024 at 1:45 PM
Just getting setup here. This seems like a good place to start zenmasterdogen.com/the-life-and...