In which city did Dōgen originally ordain as a monk?
Tokyo
Kyoto
Nara
Yokohama
Answer
Kyoto was where Dōgen first received Buddhist ordination as a monk in 1213, at the Kennin-ji temple under Eisai's disciple Myōzen. It marked a pivotal moment in Dōgen's spiritual journey, formally introducing him to the Zen tradition and shaping his subsequent path as a renowned Zen master and founder of the Sōtō school.
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