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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