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Hakuin ekaku biography of albert
Hakuin Ekaku
Japanese Zen Buddhist master (1686–1769)
Hakuin Ekaku | |
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Hakuin Ekaku, self-portrait (1767) | |
| Title | Rōshi |
| Born | c. 1686 Japan |
| Died | c. 1769 |
| Education | い |
| Religion | Buddhism |
| School | Rinzai |
In this Japanese name, the surname is Hakuin.
Hakuin Ekaku (白隠 慧鶴, January 19, 1686 – January 18, 1769) was one of the most influential figures in JapaneseZenBuddhism, who regarded bodhicitta, working for the benefit of others, as the ultimate concern of Zen-training.[web 1] While never having received formal dharma transmission, he is regarded as the reviver of the Japanese Rinzai school from a period of stagnation, focusing on rigorous training methods integrating meditation and koan practice.
Biography
Early years
Hakuin was born in 1686 in the small village of Hara,[web 2] at the foot of Mount Fuji. His mother was a devout Nichiren Buddhist, and it is likely that her piety was a major influence on his de