Dogen Zenji

Dogen Zenji (1200–1253) was a Japanese Zen Buddhist monk, philosopher, poet, and writer. He is recognized as the founder of the Soto school of Zen in Japan. Throughout his life, he was known by several names, including Dogen Kigen, Eihei Dogen, Koso Joyo Daishi, and Bussho Dento Kokushi.