1) In his article, Bodiford describes several “practical” benefits of preserving and enhancing the memory of D?gen for the temple Eiheiji. How do these benefits, as well as the image of D?gen (re)crafted in the Tokugawa era, counter or oppose images of D?gen in earlier centuries?2) Think broadly: What does the utility of a religious image mean for writers and readers in a Zen context? If we are talking about a tradition that claims itself transcendent of “words and letters,” and yet the very life breath of the tradition in the early modern era dependent on the words and letters of hagiographers, what does this mean for the religious image of Zen, if anything? What does it mean for the image of D?gen, as representative of the “beyond words” paradigm?

Do you need a similar assignment done for you from scratch? We have qualified writers to help you. We assure you an A+ quality paper that is free from plagiarism. Order now for an Amazing Discount!
Use Discount Code "Newclient" for a 15% Discount!

NB: We do not resell papers. Upon ordering, we do an original paper exclusively for you.