Listen "From Fujian to Kyoto: The Legacy of Monk Yinyuan and the Obaku School"
Episode Synopsis
Today, we’ll talk about Zen Master Yinyuan, a prominent 17th-century Chinese monk, who has profoundly influenced Japan’s Edo-era culture, religion, and society by introducing Obaku Zen Buddhism, fostering enduring cultural exchange between China and Japan.
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