Hakuun Yasutani

Hakuun Yasutani was a Japanese Zen Buddhist teacher who played a significant role in bringing Zen practice to the West. He founded the Sanbo Zen school, blending traditional Zen with modern approaches, emphasizing direct meditation experience and koan study. Known for integrating rigorous practice with accessibility, Yasutani helped popularize Zen meditation among Western students. His teachings focus on achieving enlightenment through sustained meditation (zazen) and understanding the nature of one’s mind, fostering a practical, experiential approach to spirituality that resonates across cultures.