Philip Kapleau
1912–2004 · New Haven
About
Philip Kapleau was an American Zen Buddhist teacher. He trained in the Harada–Yasutani tradition, which is rooted in Japanese Sōtō and incorporates Rinzai-school koan study. He est
Buddhist tradition
Zen / Sanbo Kyodan
English
Biography
Philip Kapleau was an American Zen Buddhist teacher. He trained in the Harada–Yasutani tradition, which is rooted in Japanese Sōtō and incorporates Rinzai-school koan study. He established Rochester Zen Center, which grew to become one of the most influential Zen communities in the West. His independent lineage includes teachers active in the USA, Canada, Costa Rica, Mexico, Sweden, Finland, Germany, the UK and New Zealand.
Teachings & topics
MeditationMindfulnessCompassionLiberation
Bibliography
- Wheel of Death2008 · Taylor & Francis Group
- The Zen of living and dying1998 · Shambhala
- Awakening to Zen1997 · Scribner
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