Short analysis of Dogen's Genjo Koan from Shobogenzo
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The meaning of Genjo-Ko-an can be interpreted a number of #ways, but the best translation, by T.P. Kasulis, is "...`the individuality of things manifesting themselves equally.'" (5:83) Of all the essays of the Sho-bo-genzo-, Genjo-Ko-an best describes Do- gen's understanding of Zen, especially his view of ultimate reality. It is sometimes said that the Genjo-Ko-an is the key to the Sho-bo-genzo-, and that the other essays stand merely as "...so many facets of `Genjo-Ko-an,' exploring and developing its themes." (2:46/6:56) Although it is sai ...
