How to Raise an Ox: ZEN Practice as Taught in Master Dogen's "Shobogenzo" - Tapa blanda

"An ideal introduction for those newly exploring the masterworks of Buddhist thought."--John Daishin Buksbazen, author of Zen Meditation in Plain English

"Simply the best, clearest, and most concise introduction to Dogen's Zen."--Barry Magid, author of Ordinary Mind: The Common Ground of Zen and Psychotherapy

"Many thanks to Dr. Cook for shedding valuable light on the profound teachings of Dogen."--Andy James, author of The Conscious I

"An important sourcebook for Zen practitioners."--John Daido Loori, Abbot of Zen Mountain Monastery

"How to Raise an Ox is an outstanding introduction to the most important Zen master in Japanese history. Francis Dojun Cook provides a brilliant translation of ten carefully selected chapters from Dogen's masterpiece, Shobogenzo. These chapters are preceded by a series of short essays written by Cook, which distill the essence of what follows and provide an ideal introduction to it. These essays are masterpieces of lucidity and insight that help the reader to grasp the more subtle and elusive aspects of Dogen's profound and extraordinarily creative writing. Cook has a remarkable grasp of the heart of Dogen's thinking and a genius for communicating it."--Jeremy D. Safran, Ph.D., Professor of Psychology, New School University, and Co-author of Negotiating the Therapeutic Alliance

"The author's purpose is to clarify what Dogen's 'Zen of practice' actually means. We can measure his success not only by the vividness of his introduction to Dogen's thought, but also by the surprise we find in discovering the breadth and diversity of 'practice' as Dogen meant it."--Tricycle

"A key to unlocking the considerable treasury of Zen heritage."--Publishers Weekly

"Dr. Cook has succeeded in illuminating Dogen's work. [How To Raise An Ox] can assist you in deepening your understanding of Zen practice and is an excellent tool for the serious student of the Soto Zen form."--New Perspectives

The writings of Zen master Dogen are among the highest achievements not only of Japanese literature but of world literature. Dogen's writings are a near-perfect expression of truth, beautifully expressing the best of which the human race is capable. In this volume, Francis Cook presents ten selections from Dogen's masterwork, the Shobogenzo, as well as six of his own essays brilliantly illuminating the mind of this peerless master.