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Ryōkan Taigu (良寛大愚) (1758–1831) was a quiet and eccentric 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.

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birth date
1758-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
birth place
Japan, Niigata Prefecture
death date
1831-01-01T00:00:00+02:00
title
Rōshi

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