Genshō Hōzumi
Genshō Hōzumi ( Japanese 宝 積 玄 承 , Hōzumi Genshō; * 1937 in Hitoyoshi , Kumamoto Prefecture ) is a Japanese Zen master and teacher.
Life
After the early death of his father, Hōzumi came to Toko-ji, his uncle's Zen temple in Kameoka , at the age of seven . After graduating from university, he entered the Zen monastery Shofuku-ji and devoted himself to intensive Zen practice under Yamada Mumon for more than twelve years. He eventually became the Dharma successor of Yamada Mumon and Ōmori Sōgen . He heads the Toko-ji, a branch temple of Myōshin-ji ( Rinzai-shū ), and founded the Kyōto Kokusai Zendo (International Zen Center Kyōto), in which domestic and foreign practitioners are familiarized with the practice and teaching of Zen .
Hōzumi teaches at the Hanazono University in Kyoto.
For many years, Hōzumi Rōshi has been involved in the spiritual exchange and interreligious dialogue of the world's religions. He is particularly interested in the dialogue with religious of various religions. His commitment to the peaceful coexistence of religions takes him on long journeys every year. He is a council member of the Japanese Committee for the World Conference of Religions for Peace (WCRP).
Hōzumi is the author of several books. His book Zenherz has been published in German. He visits Zen centers abroad, such as the German Zen temple Bodaisan Shoboji, at regular intervals . Here he also leads Sesshin , gives Teishō (teaching presentations) and Dokusan ( Kōan training).
Web links
- Literature by and about Genshō Hōzumi in the catalog of the German National Library
- Hozumi Gensho Roshi in Japan
- Hozumi Gensho Roshi in Germany
| personal data | |
|---|---|
| SURNAME | Hōzumi, Genshō |
| ALTERNATIVE NAMES | 宝 積 玄 承 (Japanese) |
| BRIEF DESCRIPTION | Japanese Zen master |
| DATE OF BIRTH | 1937 |
| PLACE OF BIRTH | Hitoyoshi , Kumamoto Prefecture |