Ryōkan
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This article is about the Zen monk. For the Japanese type of inn, see Ryokan (inn).
Ryōkan Taigu (良寛大愚) (1758 – 18 February 1831)[1] 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.
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