Soto

Shingan Doku

1374 – 1449

Shingan Doku was a Soto Zen master who contributed to the tradition's continuity in Japan. He maintained the school's emphasis on zazen practice and dharma transmission.

Doku's role in the Soto lineage represents the faithful maintenance of the tradition across the generations. The school's remarkable longevity testifies to the dedication of teachers who preserved the essential spirit of practice and passed it forward without diminution.

Names

dharma · enShingan Doku

Teachers

Students

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