Kogetsu Zenzai (1667–1751) was a Japanese Rinzai Zen monk who emulated

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-teachings into Japanese Rinzai Zen. His teacher Kengan Zen'etsu (1618–1696) had trained under Chinese Ōbaku-monks, and Kogetsu Zenzai was one of the principal persons in assimilating their teachings. In contrast,

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(1686–1768) opposed their influence, yet also stressed the need for rigorous practice. A number of influential students of Kogetsu Zenzai eventually also studied with Hakuin, creating the koan-system presently used within Japanese Rinzai-Zen.Zen Ritual: Studies of Zen Buddhist Theory in Practice - Pagina 53 Zen Ritual: Studies of Zen Buddhist Theory in Practice - Pagina 53
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* 1667 births 1751 deaths Japanese Rinzai Zen Buddhists {{Japan-bio-stub