Hōkyō-ji

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Hōkyō-ji (宝慶寺) is a

Fukui prefecture, Japan.[1]

History and founding

Dogen's teacher.[2]

Dharma heir, joined Hōkyō-ji in 1279, where he succeeded Jakuen as the abbot in 1299 for 15 years. Later Giun went to Eihei-ji for 18 years.[2]

Keizan joined in 1282, when he became ino. Studying with Jakuen, Keizan experienced enlightenment at Hōkyō-ji in 1285.[2]

From the Hōkyō-ji treasure house

  • Jakuen, the founding abbot
    Jakuen, the founding abbot
  • A text in Dogen's own hand
    A text in Dogen's own hand
  • Dogen watching the moon
    Dogen watching the moon

Notes

  1. ^ Bodiford, pp. 36, 66.
  2. ^ a b c Bodiford, p. 66.

Bibliography

  • Bodiford, William M. (2008) [1993]. Sōtō Zen in Medieval Japan. University of Hawaii Press.
    ISBN 0824833031
    .

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