Taigu Ryōkan was a quiet and unorthodox Sōtō Zen Buddhist monk who lived much of his life as a hermit. Ryōkan is remembered for his poetry and calligraphy, which present the essence of Zen life.
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JapanCategory
Writers
Type
Writer / Author
Status
deceased
Dates
Lived 1758 to 1831 · aged 73
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