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Koryu Osaka, Roshi

 

1901-1987

Koryu Osaka Roshi was a lay Rinzai teacher. He succeeded to the Dharma of Joko Roshi, who, distressed by what he saw as the corruption of the priesthood, asked that Koryu Roshi never ordain. Koryu Roshi emphasized lay practice, holding monthly sesshin in a dojo on the grounds of the family's home. A few students lived with him and many slept in the dojo during sesshin. Read more...

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