Ryōkan
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良寛大愚
| English Phonetics | Ryōkan Taigu |
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Dates
| Birth: | 1758 |
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| Death: | 1831 |
| Place of birth: | Izumozaki in Echigo Province (now Niigata Prefecture) in Japan |
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Biographical Information
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.
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