Beyond Thinking: A Guide to Zen Meditation

Spiritual
practice is not some kind of striving to produce enlightenment, but an
expression
of the enlightenment already inherent in all things: Such is the Zen teaching
of Dogen Zenji (1200�1253) whose profound writings have been studied and
revered for more than seven hundred years, influencing practitioners far beyond
his native Japan and the Soto school he is credited with founding. In focusing
on Dogen's most practical words of instruction and encouragement for Zen
students, this new collection highlights the timelessness of his teaching and
shows it to be as applicable to anyone today as it was in the great teacher's
own time. Selections include Dogen's famous meditation instructions; his advice
on the practice of
zazen,
or sitting meditation; guidelines for community life; and some of his most
inspirational talks. Also included are a bibliography and an extensive glossary.