Zen Philosophy of Mindfulness: Nen 念 according to Dōgen’s Shōbōgenzō
Religions August 24, 2022 Masaki Nomura 4 citations
Dōgen's concept of nen (念) in Zen philosophy is the self beyond the sense of body-mind or time, attainable after long cultivation. Examining his Treasury of the True Dharma Eye through the threefold wisdom framework reveals that study and reflection are essential on the Buddhist path alongside practice. Nen connects to critical concepts such as just sitting, dropping off body-mind, and the oneness of practice and awakening.