Ryōkan Taigu
| PersonType | Category:Classical Chinese Authors Category:Ordained (Monks and Nuns) |
|---|---|
| MainNamePhon | Ryōkan Taigu |
| MainNameTib | 良寛大愚 |
| bio | Ryōkan Taigu (良寛大愚) (1758 – 18 February 1831) was a quiet and unconventional 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. He is also known by the name Ryokwan in English. |
| YearBirth | 1758 |
| YearDeath | 1831 |
| BornIn | Izumozaki in Echigo Province (now Niigata Prefecture) in Japan |
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