Where did Dōgen go to found his monastery after leaving Kyoto?
Tokyo
Eihei-ji
Koyasan
Hokkaido
Answer
Eihei-ji, located in the mountains of Fukui prefecture, was chosen by Dōgen for its remote and tranquil setting, ideal for monastic life. Founded in 1244, Eihei-ji became the head temple of the Sōtō school of Zen Buddhism and remains a vital center for Zen practice and training to this day.
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