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The Heart of Dogen's Shobogenzo

The Heart of Dogen's Shobogenzo

Penned By Norman Waddell
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The Heart of Dogen's Shobogenzo

The Heart of Dogen's Shobogenzo

Penned By Norman Waddell
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Two of DŌ gen's most esteemed translators provide key chapters form his Zen masterpiece, the Shō bō genzō , in English with annotations to guide the reader.

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Released January, 2002
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Norman Waddell writes contemporary fiction and has always been fascinated by character-driven stories. They hold a degree in English Literature and previously worked as an editor before transitioning to writing their own books. Norman Waddell lives with their spouse and a very vocal rescue cat.

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