Dogen's formative years in China: An historical study and annotated translation of the Hōkyō-ki

Dogen was the founder of the Soto School of Zen and one of the most influential thinkers in the history of Japanese Buddhism. Examines in detail the line of continuity between Dogen and his Chinese predecessors, through his Chinese master, Ju-ching. Includes edited original text of the Hokyo-ki.