Do not follow the ideas of others, but learn to listen to the voice within yourself.
Dōgen Quotes
Working with plants, trees, fences and walls, if they practice sincerely they will attain enlightenment.
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| Birth: | 19th January, 1200 |
| Death: | 22nd September, 1253 |
| Nationality: | Japanese |
| Profession: | Teacher |
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Dōgen Zenji was a Japanese Zen Buddhist teacher born in Kyōto. He founded the Sōtō school of Zen in Japan after travelling to China and training under Rujing, a master of the Chinese Caodong lineage.
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