Taigen Soshin
Taigen Soshin
Dates uncertain
Taigen Soshin was a Soto Zen master who contributed to the tradition's transmission in Japan. He maintained the school's emphasis on zazen practice and dharma transmission, serving as a link in the chain that preserves Dogen's teaching.
Soshin's place in the Soto lineage represents the tradition's characteristic emphasis on continuity and stability. The school's remarkable endurance as a living tradition of practice testifies to the dedication of teachers like Soshin who maintain the transmission with care and integrity.
Master Record Sources
?-1371
Taigen Soshin
Soto
Gasan Joseki