Tannishō

The Tannishō is a key teaching manual from 13th-century Zen Buddhism, attributed to the Japanese Zen master Dōgen’s disciple, Eisai. It outlines Zen principles, practice, and ethical guidelines, emphasizing direct insight, meditation, and the importance of personal experience over intellectual study. The text encourages sincere practice, humility, and understanding of the Buddha’s teachings, serving as a practical guide for Zen practitioners. Overall, it highlights the importance of inner discipline and mindfulness in attaining enlightenment, making it a foundational document in Japanese Zen tradition.