NobleChatter - Dogen FAQs

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What is the full name of Dogen?

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When and where was Dogen born?

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What is Dogen's significance in the history of Buddhism?

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What is Soto Zen and how is it related to Dogen?

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What inspired Dogen to become a Buddhist monk?

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What were Dogen's teachings and beliefs?

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How did Dogen's teachings differ from other Buddhist schools?

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What is the meaning of Dogen's famous quote "To study the Buddha Way is to study the self, to study the self is to forget the self"?

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What is the role of meditation in Dogen's teachings?

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What are some of Dogen's most famous writings?

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How did Dogen's teachings influence Zen Buddhism in Japan?

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What was Dogen's relationship with Emperor Gotoba?

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What challenges did Dogen face in spreading his teachings?

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What is the significance of Dogen's emphasis on the practice of zazen?

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What impact did Dogen have on the development of Japanese culture?

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What is the significance of Dogen's concept of "non-duality"?

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How did Dogen's teachings spread beyond Japan?

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What is the legacy of Dogen in modern-day Buddhism?

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What is the role of Dogen's teachings in contemporary Soto Zen practice?

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How did Dogen's teachings influence other Zen masters and schools?

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