Portrait or depiction of mugai keigon

Soto

Mugai Keigon

1436 – 1517

Mugai Keigon was a Soto Zen master who served in the school's transmission lineage. He maintained the tradition's practices and contributed to the Soto school's continuity during his period of activity.

Keigon's role in the Soto succession reflects the tradition's emphasis on unbroken transmission as the vehicle for preserving the authentic spirit of practice. Each teacher in the chain bears the responsibility of maintaining the quality of practice and passing it forward to those who follow.

Names

dharma · enMugai Keigon

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Students

Master Record Sources

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