How Long to Read Shobogenzo

How Long Does it Take to Read Shobogenzo?

It takes the average reader 2 hours and 19 minutes to read Shobogenzo by Dōgen

Assuming a reading speed of 250 words per minute. Learn more

Description

A remarkable collection of essays, Shôbôgenzô, "Treasury of the Eye of True Teaching," was composed in the thirteenth century by the Zen master Dôgen, founder of the Sôtô Zen school in Japan. Through its linguistic artistry and its philosophical subtlety, the Shôbôgenzô presents a thorough recasting of Buddhism with a creative ingenuity that has never been matched in the subsequent literature of Japanese Zen. With this translation of thirteen of the ninety-five essays, Thomas Cleary attempts to convey the form as well as the content of Dôgen's writing, thereby preserving the instrumental...

How long is Shobogenzo?

Shobogenzo by Dōgen is 136 pages long, and a total of 34,816 words.

This makes it 46% the length of the average book. It also has 43% more words than the average book.

How Long Does it Take to Read Shobogenzo Aloud?

The average oral reading speed is 183 words per minute. This means it takes 3 hours and 10 minutes to read Shobogenzo aloud.

What Reading Level is Shobogenzo?

Shobogenzo is suitable for students ages 10 and up.

Note that there may be other factors that effect this rating besides length that are not factored in on this page. This may include things like complex language or sensitive topics not suitable for students of certain ages.

When deciding what to show young students always use your best judgement and consult a professional.

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