Last master of Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism shares insights at age 101

From: Inland Valley Daily Bulletin | Date: April 4, 2008| Author: | Copyright information

Photo Gallery: Joshu Roshi at the Rinzai Ji Zen Temple

LOS ANGELES - Anyone who lives more than a century and maintains sharpness of mind is likely to have a great deal of wisdom and experience to share.

Imagine the wealth of insight the last surviving master of the Rinzai school of Zen Buddhism - credited with bringing the practice to the West - has to offer just two days after his 101st birthday.

Kyozan Joshu Sasaki Roshi came to the U.S. from Japan in 1962 to teach Americans. He spends about half the year at the Mt. Baldy Zen Center, the other half at his main temple, Rinzai-Ji in Los ...

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