Beyond Thinking

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.