There are some declarations by elder scholars who have interpreted the rules of practice by Dogen as “Butsugyo (Buddha's practice).” I suppose that “Butsugyo” must be interpreted as the rules of mental attitude for the practicer.
Dogen has recognized the rules of practice as the deed of Buddha, and expressed the practice by using the word “Gyobutsu.” This view of Dogen has been shown in his work, “Shobogenzo.”
Dogen has never described the rules of practice as “Butsugyo,” but has emphasized practicing the rules of practice based on sitting meditation. In order to emphasize this point, he has used the word “Gyobutsu.”
