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Reirin Yamada
Title Zenji, D.Litt.
Personal
Born1889
Died1979
Religion Zen Buddhism
Nationality Japanese
School Sōtō
Senior posting
Based in Eiheiji
Komazawa University
Successor Taisen Deshimaru

Dr. Reirin Yamada (山田 霊林, Yamada Reirin, 1889–1979) was a Sōtō Zen master who held many positions in his lifetime, including 75th Abbot of Eiheiji in Japan, Abbot of Zenshuji in Los Angeles, California, and President of Komazawa University.

He was also a strong supporter of the Japanese Imperial Army. [1]

References

  1. ^ Victoria, Daizen (2002). Zen War Stories. Routledge. pp. 155, 156. ISBN  0-7007-1580-0.