Taizan Maezumi
1931–1995 · Kanagawa Prefecture
About
Hakuyū Taizan Maezumi was a Japanese Zen Buddhist teacher and rōshi, and lineage holder in the Sōtō, Rinzai, and Sanbo Kyodan traditions of Zen. He combined…
Buddhist tradition
Sōtō Zen / White Plum
English, Japanese
Biography
Hakuyū Taizan Maezumi was a Japanese Zen Buddhist teacher and rōshi, and lineage holder in the Sōtō, Rinzai, and Sanbo Kyodan traditions of Zen. He combined the Rinzai use of kōans and the Sōtō emphasis on shikantaza in his teachings, influenced by his years studying under Hakuun Yasutani in Sanbo Kyodan. He founded or co-founded several institutions and practice centers, including the Zen Center of Los Angeles, White Plum Asanga, Yokoji Zen Mountain Center and the Zen Mountain Monastery.
Teachings & topics
MeditationMindfulnessCompassionLiberation
Bibliography
- The hazy moon of enlightenment2007 · Wisdom Publications
- El valor de la vida/ Appreciate Your Life (El Viaje Interior/ the Interior Voyage)2003 · Ediciones Oniro
- On Zen practice2002 · Wisdom Publications
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