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Soen
Ozeki(A priest of Daitoku-ji
Temple Daisen-in)
Born in Nara Prefecture in 1932, Soen Ozeki entered the Buddhist
priesthood at the age of 18. After graduating from Nara University
of Education he wandered as a monk for seven years before becoming
a priest at Daitoku-ji Temple, Daisen-in in Kyoto in 1965 when he
was only 33. Since then he has frequently spoken on the truths of
life to students of primary schools, junior high schools, high schools,
and university, as well as the general public. Not only has he spoken
in Japan, but also overseas in cities like Paris and New York. His
books include: Fudoshin, Sukkiri Zen, Yumoshin, Funpatushin, Shin
Fudoshin, Anta ga Ichibannannya, Hito ha Daredemo Jozu ni Shineru,
and Shukaku Ichijo. Countless people have been encouraged by his
talks, which though profound, are delivered with compassion and
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Daisen-in
Scenic National Treasure
Daisen-in, considered the head monastery of the Kita faction of
Daitoku-ji and highly positioned in the Daitoku-ji group, is located
to the north of Daitoku-ji in Shino, which is north-west of Kyoto.
Built by Daisei Kokushi in 1509, the monastery evokes the Zen culture
of those days through its architecture, gardens, and paintings.
At Daisen-in some significant important cultural assets, such as
a karesansui garden (abstract garden composed of trees, stones,
and sand) and Shiki Sansui Zu painted by Soami. |
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Goucho
Ishida is a superior priest of
Chugoku Shorin-ji.
Born in Aichi Prefecture in 1910, after graduating from Komazawa
University, he became a professor of Meijo University, and then
head librarian. In 1973 he painted the ceiling of Nihon-ji in Bihar,
India and was recognized as the templeﾕs priest for Japanese painting.
In 1976 he opened Chudo-ji in Toki, Gifu Prefecture. Six years later
he established Kongoho-ji on the Chita Peninsula in Aichi Prefecture.
His books include Tanuki Dangi, Goucho Shu Daruma, Goucho Risshi
Iboku-shu, Kannon Kyakutai, and Jizo Hyakutai. He also writes for
the journal Butsuga. The Zen words ichien so' mean "the nature of
Buddha." |
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