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Taisen Deshimaru
AuthorBooks · Second hand1914-1982
Taisen Deshimaru was a Japanese Sōtō Zen Buddhist teacher, who founded the Association Zen Internationale.
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Titles
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Featured books
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Curiosities
About Taisen Deshimaru
Birth
1914
Death
1982
First book
1976
Years writing
50
Taisen Deshimaru was a Japanese Sōtō Zen Buddhist teacher, who founded the Association Zen Internationale.
Taisen Deshimaru was an influential Zen master who dedicated his life to spreading Buddhist philosophy in the West.
Born in Saga Prefecture, Japan, he became a key figure in international Sōtōshū Buddhism.
Throughout his career, he wrote nearly 50 works focused on spiritual life and Zen practice.
His most renowned book, 'Questions à un maître Zen', reflects his ability to convey profound teachings in an accessible way.
Beyond his work as a writer and monk, Deshimaru was an expert in martial arts, integrating this discipline into his spiritual vision.
