Rosetsu Ryuko
Rosetsu Ryuko
Dates uncertain
Rosetsu Ryuko was a Soto Zen master who contributed to the tradition's transmission in Japan. He maintained the school's practices and served as a link in the lineage that preserves the authentic spirit of Dogen's teaching.
Ryuko's place in the Soto succession reflects the tradition's emphasis on faithful, generation-to-generation transmission. The school's remarkable continuity depends on teachers who maintain the standard of practice without compromise, ensuring that the Dharma remains alive and accessible.
Master Record Sources
Rosetsu Ryuko
Soto
Kokoku Soryu