Everyday Zen Podcast

Dogen’s “Refrain From Unwholesome Action” Talk 1

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Show Notes

Norman gives his first talk on Dogen’s “Refrain From Unwholesome Action” as found in fascicle 11 in Kaz Tanahashi’s translation of the Shobogenzo, “Treasury of the True Dharma Eye: Zen Master Dogen’s Shobo Genzo.”

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