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Yamada Koun Zenshin (山田 耕雲, Yamada Kōun, 1907—1989), or Koun Yamada, was a Japanese Buddhist who was the leader of the Sanbo Kyodan lineage of Zen Buddhism, the Dharma heir of his teacher Yasutani Haku'un Ryoko.
Koun Yamada, Roshi, of the Sanun Zendo and the leader of the Sanbo Kyodan School of Zen Buddhism, died at his home in Kamakura on September 11 after a long illness. He was 82. Yamada Roshi was born Kyozo Yamada in northern Japan.
Nov 26, 2019 · November 26, 2019 by James Ford. It was today, the 26th of November, 1953, that a Japanese business executive Koun Yamada had his great awakening experience. This would be a critical event in...
Kōun Yamada became a dharma successor to the renowned Zen master Haku’un Yasutani while maintaining a prominent career in business and public health. He guided the Zen practice of many students including a large number of Roman Catholic priests, monks, and nuns.
Apr 7, 2021 · 14 min read. Yamada Kõun Rõshi was the main teacher of Pia Gyger and Niklaus Brantschen SJ until his death. As head of the Sanbo Kyodan group, he carried on the legacy as the Dharma successor to his teacher, Yasutani Haku’un Ryoko.
Jul 14, 2015 · What sets Zen apart from religion? What are its different practices? These questions, and more, are examined and answered by Zen Master Koun Yamada, whose Dharma heirs include Robert Aitken,...
Jul 14, 2015 · Why practice Zen? What sets Zen apart from religion? What are its different practices? These questions, and more, are examined and answered by Zen Master Koun Yamada, whose Dharma heirs include Robert Aitken, Ruben Habito, and David Loy.
