Dogen's mother's family lost much status during
one tumultuous period in Japan. The his mother became ill and died while Dogen
was still young. These events, including his mother's dying words, led Dogen to
his Buddhist life. His study started from human calamity, not from academic
interest. -------------------------------------------------------------------- Excerpt from Tony Artino notes Shunryu Suzuki lecture 67-04-26 found on shunryusuzuki.com. Edited by DC - Many Shunryu Suzuki lecture excerpts on cuke.com - from there links to much more. Going slowly through Suzuki transcripts featuring whatever is next that seems okay.
