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What is the name of Dōgen's magnum opus?

  • Shōbōgenzō

  • Bodhicaryāvatāra

  • Lankavatara Sutra

  • Diamond Sutra

Answer

Shōbōgenzō, Dōgen's magnum opus, is a collection of 95 fascicles of writings covering a wide range of topics related to Zen Buddhism and Dōgen's own spiritual experiences and insights. It is considered one of the most important and influential works in the history of Zen literature, renowned for its profound philosophical inquiries and practical teachings on meditation, ethics, and the nature of enlightenment.
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