Abstract
This paper examines Dōgen’s intentions behind writing the Shōbōgenzō in Chinese (真字正法眼蔵). It has been demonstrated that the Shōbōgenzō in Chinese has script-like characteristics that resemble the Shōbōgenzō in kana (仮字正法眼蔵), and other writings by Dōgen. The issue here is other characteristics of the document beyond this similarity, which have been explained by the theory that the Shōbōgenzō in Chinese was a manual for study for Dōgen’s followers. There are multiple theories on his practical objectives in writing the document, from its use to study the basics of Zen Buddhism to its use to share the same teachings as those of the Shōbōgenzō in kana. This paper examines the theory proposed by Taiyō Bonsei 太容梵清 (1378–1439?) that the Shōbōgenzō in Chinese was used for shin’eki 請益 (response to requests for clarification).
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