Sawada Zenko

Sawada Zenko was a Soto Zen master who contributed to the tradition's development in modern Japan. He maintained the school's emphasis on zazen practice and participated in the ongoing life of the Soto institution.

Zenko's role in the Soto tradition reflects the school's adaptation to the modern era. While maintaining the essential practices established by Dogen, modern Soto teachers like Zenko have helped the tradition respond to the changing needs of contemporary Japanese society.