Jikai Dainin Katagiri (片桐 大忍, Katagiri Dainin; January 19, 1928 – March 1, 1990), was a Sōtō Zen priest and teacher…
Jikai Dainin Katagiri (片桐 大忍, Katagiri Dainin; January 19, 1928 – March 1, 1990), was a Sōtō Zen priest and teacher, and the founding abbot of Minnesota Zen Meditation Center in Minneapolis, Minnesota, where he served from 1972 until his death from cancer in 1990. He is also the founder of Hokyoji Zen Practice Community in Eitzen, Minnesota. Before becoming first abbot of the Minnesota Zen Meditation Center, Katagiri had worked at the Zenshuji Soto Zen Mission in Los Angeles and had also been of great service to Shunryu Suzuki at the San Francisco Zen Center, particularly from 1969 until Suzuki's death in 1971. Katagiri was important in helping bring Zen Buddhism from Japan to the United States during its formative years. He is also the credited author of several books compiled from his talks.
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Shunryu Suzuki (鈴木 俊隆 Suzuki Shunryū, dharma name Shōgaku Shunryū 祥岳俊隆, often called Suzuki Roshi; May 18, 1904 –…
Shunryu Suzuki (鈴木 俊隆 Suzuki Shunryū, dharma name Shōgaku Shunryū 祥岳俊隆, often called Suzuki Roshi; May 18, 1904 – December 4, 1971) was a Sōtō Zen monk and teacher who helped popularize Zen Buddhism in the United States, and is renowned for founding the first Zen Buddhist monastery outside Asia (Tassajara Zen Mountain Center). Suzuki founded San Francisco Zen Center which, along with its affiliate temples, comprises one of the most influential Zen organizations in the United States. A book of his teachings, Zen Mind, Beginner's Mind, is one of the most popular books on Zen and Buddhism in the West.
Kōgen Mizuno (水野 弘元, Mizuno Kōgen; November 19, 1901 – January 1, 2006) was a Japanese Buddhist monk of the Soto sect…
Kōgen Mizuno (水野 弘元, Mizuno Kōgen; November 19, 1901 – January 1, 2006) was a Japanese Buddhist monk of the Soto sect and scholar of Early Buddhism. He served as president of Komazawa University where he attained the status of professor emeritus. He held a Doctorate of Letters degree from the (University of Tokyo) and had an honorary Doctorate of Literature degree from Nalanda University.
Dr. Reirin Yamada (山田 霊林, Yamada Reirin; 1889–1979) was a Sōtō Zen master who held many positions in his lifetime…
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.
Daiun Sogaku Harada (原田 大雲祖岳, Harada Daiun Sogaku; October 13, 1871 – December 12, 1961) was a Sōtō Zen monk who…
Daiun Sogaku Harada (原田 大雲祖岳, Harada Daiun Sogaku; October 13, 1871 – December 12, 1961) was a Sōtō Zen monk who trained under both Sōtō and Rinzai teachers. He became known for his teaching combining methods from both schools. The Harada–Yasutani zen lineage founded by his disciple Hakuun Yasutani has become one of the major Zen traditions in the West. He is known as the "Great Cloud".
Hiroki Yasumoto (安元 洋貴, Yasumoto Hiroki; born March 16, 1977) is a Japanese voice actor and narrator. He belongs to…
Hiroki Yasumoto (安元 洋貴, Yasumoto Hiroki; born March 16, 1977) is a Japanese voice actor and narrator. He belongs to Sigma Seven. His representative works are Hozuki's Coolheadedness (Hozuki), Bleach (Yasutora Sado), Hetalia: Axis Powers (Germany), Super Soccer (narration), and Close-up Gendai (narration).
Izuru Narushima (成島 出, Narushima Izuru; 1961 – 24 August 2026) was a Japanese scriptwriter and film director from…
Izuru Narushima (成島 出, Narushima Izuru; 1961 – 24 August 2026) was a Japanese scriptwriter and film director from Yamanashi Prefecture. In 2011, his film Rebirth was awarded the Japanese Academy Prize for best picture. Born in 1961, Narushima died from lung cancer on 24 August 2026, at the age of 65.
Nobuo Tobita (飛田 展男, Tobita Nobuo; born November 6, 1959) is a Japanese voice actor and narrator from Ibaraki…
Nobuo Tobita (飛田 展男, Tobita Nobuo; born November 6, 1959) is a Japanese voice actor and narrator from Ibaraki Prefecture. He is represented by Arts Vision. He is most known for the roles of Kamille Bidan (Mobile Suit Zeta Gundam), Albert Heinrich/004 (Cyborg 009 (2001)), and Sueo Maruo (Chibi Maruko-chan). His debut role is Bob in the 1982 anime television series Cybot Robotchi. He has also voiced many characters for the story CDs in Sound Horizon.
Toshihiko Seki (関 俊彦, Seki Toshihiko) (born June 11, 1962) is a Japanese actor, voice actor, singer, and narrator. In…
Toshihiko Seki (関 俊彦, Seki Toshihiko) (born June 11, 1962) is a Japanese actor, voice actor, singer, and narrator. In June 2004, Seki was honored by the readers of Animage Magazine in the 26th Annual Reader's Poll, where he was ranked the 9th favorite voice actor, largely in recognition of his performance as Rau Le Creuset from Mobile Suit Gundam SEED. In August 2007 the Anime News Network called him one of the more prolific male voice actors with 215 roles credited to his name. Seki often voices characters who are very serious or easily agitated like Duo Maxwell in Mobile Suit Gundam Wing, Iruka Umino in Naruto, Kaien Shiba in Bleach, and Genjo Sanzo in Saiyuki. He also played deranged villains like Legato Bluesummers, Rau Le Creuset, Embryo, Il Dottore, and Muzan Kibutsuji. His most famous role is the Imagin Momotaros from Kamen Rider Den-O, reprising the role numerous productions since then. In 2023, he starred as the voice of the titular character in Pluto.