14 Facts About Rinzai

Rinzai school is one of three sects of Zen in Japanese Buddhism (along with Soto and Obaku).

Contemporary Japanese Rinzai is derived entirely from the Otokan lineage transmitted through Hakuin Ekaku, who is a major figure in the revival of the Rinzai tradition.

Rinzai is the Japanese line of the Chinese Linji school, which was founded during the Tang dynasty by Linji Yixuan.

Time during which Rinzai Zen was established in Japan saw the rise of the samurai to power.

Rinzai is the author of the influential The Undying Lamp of Zen, which presents a comprehensive system of Rinzai training.

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Rinzai university was founded in 1872, Hanazono University, initially as a seminary for those entering the priesthood.

Rinzai is a Mahayana Buddhist tradition which draws from the various Indian Mahayana sutras and shastras (treatises) of the Indian masters.

Important Japanese sources of the Rinzai school include the works of Hakuin Ekaku and his student Torei Enji.

Torei's Undying Lamp of Zen presents a comprehensive Rinzai path as it existed at the time of Hakuin and is a major source for Rinzai Zen practice.

Rinzai Zen is marked by the emphasis it places on kensho as the gateway to authentic Buddhist practice.

Rinzai stresses the importance of post-kensho spiritual training which allows one to actualize awakening and embody it for the benefit of all beings.

Rinzai school developed its own formalized style of koan introspection and training.

In general, the Rinzai school is known for the rigor and severity of its training methods.

North American Rinzai centers include Rinzai-ji founded by Kyozan Joshu Sasaki Roshi and the Pacific Zen Institute founded by John Tarrant Roshi in California, Dai Bosatsu Zendo Kongo-ji established by Eido Shimano Roshi and Soen Nakagawa Roshi in New York, Chozen-ji founded by Omori Sogen Roshi in Hawaii, Daiyuzenji in Illinois and Korinji in Wisconsin both founded by dharma heirs in Omori Sogen Roshi's line, and Chobo-Ji founded by Genki Takabayshi Roshi in Seattle, Washington.