About Gasan Jōseki
Lived 1275 – 1366 (aged 90–91). Gasan Jōseki was a Japanese buddhist monk.
Gasan Jōseki (峨山韶碩 1275–23 November 1366) was a Japanese Soto Zen monk. He was a disciple of Keizan Jokin, and his students included Bassui Tokushō, Taigen Sōshin, Tsūgen Jakurei, Mutan Sokan, Daisetsu Sōrei, and Jippō Ryōshū.
Later, he was designated the 2nd head of Sojiji Temple.
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Who was Gasan Jōseki?
Japanese Buddhist monk
When was Gasan Jōseki born?
Gasan Jōseki was born in 1275 in Ishikawa Prefecture.
When did Gasan Jōseki die?
Gasan Jōseki died in 1366.
What was Gasan Jōseki's occupation?
Gasan Jōseki was a buddhist monk.
What nationality was Gasan Jōseki?
Gasan Jōseki was Japanese.
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