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Reirin Yamada
TitleZenji, D.Litt.
Personal
Born1889
Japan
Died1979
ReligionZen Buddhism
NationalityJapanese
SchoolSōtō
Senior posting
Based inEiheiji
Komazawa University
SuccessorTaisen 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.