Mokuan Shōtō: A Legacy Etched in Ink and Zen Mokuan Shōtō (木庵性瑫), born Fuzhou, China in 1611, stands as a pivotal figure in the history of Japanese Buddhism and calligraphy. His life’s journey culminated in establishing Ōbaku Zen – a distinct lineage that profoundly shaped Japanese spiritual thought and artistic expression during the Edo Period. This biography delves into his formative years, monastic training, pioneering role in Japa…