Hakuin Ekaku
Japanese Zen Buddhist master (1686-1769)
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Summary
Hakuin Ekaku was born on January 19, 1686[1], in Hara-juku[2]. He died on January 18, 1769[3], in Shōin-ji Temple[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], painter[6], writer[7], calligrapher[8], and Buddhist monk[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,734 views/month, #7,162 of 1,000,298).[10]
Key Facts
- Date of birth: January 1, 1685[11], January 19, 1685[12]
- Date of death: January 1, 1768[13]
- Place of burial: Shōin-ji Temple[14]
- Country of citizenship: Japan[15]
- Occupation: monk[16]
- Student: Suiō Genro[17]
- Notable work: 坐禅和讃[18]
- Religion or worldview: Rinzai school[19]
- Sex or gender: male[20]
- Commons category: Hakuin[21]
- Student of: Dōkyō Etan[22], Hakuyūshi[23]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Japanese[24], Traditional Chinese[25]
- Commons Creator page: Hakuin Ekaku[26]
- Birth name: 長沢岩次郎[27]
- Name in native language: 白隠慧鶴[28]
- Name in kana: はくいん えかく[29]
- Has works in the collection: Minneapolis Institute of Art[30], Metropolitan Museum of Art[31], Los Angeles County Museum of Art[32]
Why It Matters
Hakuin Ekaku has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[33] He is known by 33 alternative names across languages and contexts.[34]
FAQs
Where was Hakuin Ekaku born?
Hakuin Ekaku's place of birth was Hara-juku[2].
Where did Hakuin Ekaku die?
Hakuin Ekaku died in Shōin-ji Temple[4].
What did Hakuin Ekaku do for work?
Hakuin Ekaku worked as a philosopher[5], painter[6], writer[7], calligrapher[8], and Buddhist monk[9].