Reirin Yamada
Dr. Reirin Yamada (山田 霊林, Yamada Reirin, 1889–1979) was a Sōtō Zen master who held many positions in his lifetime, including 75th Abbot of Eiheiji in Japan, Abbot of Zenshuji in Los Angeles, California, and President of Komazawa University.
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| Title | Zenji, D.Litt. |
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| Born | 1889 Japan |
| Died | 1979 |
| Religion | Zen Buddhism |
| Nationality | Japanese |
| School | Sōtō |
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| Based in | Eiheiji Komazawa University |
| Successor | Taisen Deshimaru |
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He was also a strong supporter of the Japanese Imperial Army.[1]
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