Reirin Yamada

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.

Reirin Yamada
Title	Zenji, D.Litt.
Personal
Born	1889 Japan
Died	1979
Religion	Zen Buddhism
Nationality	Japanese
School	Sōtō
Senior posting
Based in	Eiheiji Komazawa University
Successor	Taisen Deshimaru

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He was also a strong supporter of the Japanese Imperial Army.[1]

References

Victoria, Daizen (2002). Zen War Stories. Routledge. pp. 155, 156. ISBN 0-7007-1580-0.

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