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From Fujian to Kyoto: The Legacy of Monk Yinyuan and the Obaku School

1/14/2025

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Today, we’ll talk about Zen Master Yinyuan, a prominent 17th-century Chinese monk, who has profoundly influenced Japan’s Edo-era culture, religion, and society by introducing Obaku Zen Buddhism, fostering enduring cultural exchange between China and Japan.

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