1758 - 1831
Ryōkan Japanese Writer
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Details
| First Name |
Ryōkan
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| Birthday |
30th November, 1757
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| Birthplace |
Niigata Prefecture, Japan
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| Died |
1831
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| Nationality |
Japanese
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| Occupation |
Writer
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Ryōkan Taigu (良寛大愚) (1758–1831) 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.
