Dogen Zenji
The Soto school of Zen Buddhism was founded by Dogen Zenji in Japan in the 13th century. The central practice of the school is known as shikantaza or "just sitting," a reference to the practice of zazen.
To further explore the Soto Zen tradition we recommend the following web sites:
global.sotozen-net.or.jp: The official web site of Sotoshu Shumucho, the Soto school in Japan. This web site includes an English language version.
Soto Zen Text Project: An initiative of the Sotoshu Shumucho International Division.
Soto Zen Buddhist Association: Guiding the stream of Soto Zen in America