Taisen Deshimaru. The Bodhidharma of modern times
Born in Saga in 1914, Taisen Deshimaru was a disciple of Master Kodo Sawaki, one of the most influential Zen masters in 20th-century Japan, known for emphasizing the importance of zazen practice and for opening the practice to laypeople. Unlike most Zen masters, Taisen Deshimaru continued to lead a secular life while following his master’s…