Philip Kapleau
Zen Buddhist teacher (1912–2004) / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Philip Kapleau (August 20, 1912 – May 6, 2004) was an American teacher of Zen Buddhism in the Sanbo Kyodan tradition, which is rooted in Japanese Sōtō and incorporates Rinzai-school koan-study. He also strongly advocated for Buddhist vegetarianism.[1]
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Philip Kapleau | |
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Title | Roshi |
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Born | (1912-08-20)August 20, 1912 New Haven, Connecticut, United States |
Died | May 6, 2004(2004-05-06) (aged 91) |
Religion | Buddhism |
Nationality | American |
School | Zen Buddhism |
Lineage | Independent |
Senior posting | |
Predecessor | Hakuun Yasutani |
Successor | Zenson Gifford, Albert Low, Mitra Bishop, Sunyana Graef, Danan Henry, Bodhin Kjolhede, Sunya Kjolhede, Lawson Sachter |
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