Reirin Yamada
Reirin Yamada | |
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Title | Roshi |
Personal | |
Born | 1889 |
Died | 1979 |
Nationality | Japanese |
Denomination | Soto |
Senior posting | |
Successor | Taisen Deshimaru |
Reirin Yamada (1889—1979), or Yamada Reirin, was a Soto Zen priest 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]