Dogen Quotes on Justice
Eihei Dogen was a 13th-century Japanese Zen Buddhist priest and philosopher, the founder of the Soto school of Zen in Japan. This page collects quotes attributed to Dogen on the topic of justice, drawn from across the philosopher's works.
Quotes
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“Students today should begrudge every moment of time. This dewlike life fades away; time speeds swiftly. In this short life of ours, avoid involvement in superfluous things and just study the Way.”
Shobogenzo Zuimonki(1238) | V, 8 -
“Just practice good, do good for others, without thinking of making yourself known so that you may gain reward. Really bring benefit to others, gaining nothing for yourself. This is the primary requisite for breaking free of attachments to the Self.”
Shobogenzo Zuimonki(1238) | III, 3 -
“Yet you must not cling to the words of the old sages either; they, too, may not be right. Even if you believe them, you should be alert so that, in the event that something superior comes along, you may follow that.”
Shobogenzo Zuimonki(1238) | IV, 1 -
“Just study Buddhism. Don't follow the sentiments of the world.”
Shobogenzo Zuimonki(1238) | V, 9