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Rinzai


1990 Suzuki Sochu, Zen teacher (Rinzai line)/abbot of Ryutakuji, dies

1980 Thien-an Thich, Zen teacher/Vietnamese Rinzai line, dies in LA at 54

1978 Miura Isshu, Zen teacher, Hakuin Rinzai line, dies at 75

1978 Yamada Mumon Roshi appointed head of Zen Rinzai Sect

1938 Ruth Fuller Sasaki, Zen teacher, Rinzai line, enters Zen priesthood

1931 Maezumi Hakuyu Taizan Koun, teacher Rinzai/Soto lines of Zen Buddhism

1924 Kenchoji Rinzai temple in Kamakur Japan, heavily damaged by earthquake

1907 Nakagawa Soen, Formosa, Zen teacher, Rinzai line

1769 Hakuin Ekaku, Zen teacher (reformer of Rinzai school), dies in Japan

1351 Muso Soseki, Zen teacher/Rinzai line/head of Nanzenji, dies in Japan

1337 Daito Kokushi, leader of O-To-Kan Rinzai school in Japan, dies at 54

1326 Daitokuji temple, Rinzai line, established in Kyoto by Daito Kokushi

1303 Nanshu, Zen teacher (Rinzai line)/founder (Zounan temple), dies

1286 Mugaku Sogen, Zen Rinzai line founder of Engakuji temple, dies at 60

1278 Daikaku, Zen teacher Rinzai line/head of Kenchoji, dies in Japan at 65

866 Lin-chi I-hsuan, J Rinzai Gigen, Zen teacher, dies


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