Nampo Gentaku

Nampo Gentaku was a Soto Zen master who contributed to the tradition's continuity in Japan. He maintained the practice of zazen and dharma transmission within the Soto school, serving as a link in the lineage that preserves Dogen's teaching.

Gentaku's place in the Soto lineage represents the tradition's remarkable longevity. The unbroken chain of teachers from Dogen to the present—spanning over seven centuries—is maintained by the dedication of teachers like Gentaku, each preserving the essential quality of the practice.