Dogen and the Feminine Presence: Taking a Fresh Look into His Sermons and Other Writings

Dogen's gender-egalitarian stance on women to attain awakening in their zazen practice is well known. At the same time, a nagging suspicion lingers on among some scholars that he grew increasingly misogynistic in his old age. In this present study, which focuses on Dogen's sermons compiled...

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Main Author: Yusa, Michiko (Author)
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Language:English
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Published: MDPI [2018]
In: Religions
Year: 2018, Volume: 9, Issue: 8, Pages: 1-22
Further subjects:B Nyojo (Rujing)
B Empress Danrin (Tachibana no Kachiko)
B Nun Ryonen
B Myochi
B Nun Egi
B Dogen
B Nun Eshin
B “Raihai Tokuzui” (in Shobogenzo)
B Queen Māyā
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