By: Eihei Dogen
“Even if we don’t have lofty temple buildings, if we practice, the place can be called a dojo of ancient buddhas.”
“We hear that ancient people practiced on the ground or under a tree. Such places are sacred forever. A single person’s continuous practice creates a dojo for many buddhas.”
Commentary by Shohaku Okumura: “We don’t need a formal zazen hall. When we vow to establish a dojo or sangha we should not forget this.”