Philip Kapleau
Zen Buddhist teacher (1912-2004) · United States · On the map · Journalists · Died at 91
Philip Kapleau was an American Zen Buddhist teacher. He trained in the Harada-Yasutani tradition, which is rooted in Japanese Sōtō and incorporates Rinzai-school koan study. He established Rochester Zen Center, which grew to become one of the most influential Zen communities in the West.
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About this person
His independent lineage includes teachers active in the USA, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Sweden, Finland, Germany, the UK and New Zealand.
Country
United States
Category
Journalists
Type
Journalist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1912 to 2004 · aged 91
