Matsuzaka Kian 松坂帰庵
松坂帰庵 Matsuzaka Kian (1891-1959)
Shingon Buddhist monk of the Showa period. Born in Okayama Prefecture. He was the abbot of Hokai-in Temple of the Shingon sect. He excelled in calligraphy, painting, tanka poetry, and pottery. He devoted himself to the restoration and arrangement of the 13-story stone pagoda and bell tower. His character was always elegant and virtuous, and he was called "Ima Ryokan 良寛" (meaning "present Ryokan").
Shingon Buddhist monk of the Showa period. Born in Okayama Prefecture. He was the abbot of Hokai-in Temple of the Shingon sect. He excelled in calligraphy, painting, tanka poetry, and pottery. He devoted himself to the restoration and arrangement of the 13-story stone pagoda and bell tower. His character was always elegant and virtuous, and he was called "Ima Ryokan 良寛" (meaning "present Ryokan").
