Who was Dōgen's teacher in China?
Tiantong Rujing
Huineng
Bodhidharma
Yongjia Xuanjue
Answer
Dōgen's teacher in China was Tiantong Rujing, a renowned Chinese Zen master of the Caodong school during the Song Dynasty. Under Rujing's tutelage, Dōgen delved into the profound teachings of Zen Buddhism, particularly the practice of shikantaza, or "just sitting," which emphasizes silent meditation as a means to attain enlightenment.
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