~ 1200 - 1253
Dogen, born in 1200 in Japan, was a renowned Zen Buddhist teacher and the founder of the Soto school of Zen. He is best known for his work "Shobogenzo," which emphasizes the practice of zazen (sitting meditation) and the importance of direct experience in understanding reality. Dogen's teachings have had a profound influence on Zen Buddhism and continue to be studied and practiced today.