Roots of Goodness: Zen Master Dogen's Teaching on the Eight Qualities of a Great Person

Kosho Uchiyama Roshi comments on Eihei Dogen’s final teaching concerning eight qualities of a great person. Having few desires, knowing what is enough and avoiding useless argument become starting points for considering Buddhist practice in ordinary life.

Daitsu Tom Wright translates both Dogen’s text and Uchiyama’s commentary, adding historical context and a personal introduction. The volume brings a classical Zen teaching into dialogue with contemporary concerns about conduct, character and what it means to live well.