Tetsujyo Deguchi (1950-) is a Japanese Zen master and disciple of Ban Tetsugyu Soin.[1]

Master Tetsujo Deguchi

Deguchi contributed to the spread of Zen in Italy and contributed to the foundation of the Zen monastery Ensoji il Cerchio. He began practicing zazen as a teenager and took monastic vows when he was 30 years old. He holds a law degree from Chuo University, Tokyo [citation needed] and is the current abbot of Tosho-ji, Tokyo.

In 2017 he participated in the opening of a Zen temple in Padua.[2]

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  1. ^ Benanzato, Antonella (2017-11-02). "OraZen". Meer (in Italian). Retrieved 2024-11-15.
  2. ^ "Tempio Zen di Padova, mille ingressi all'apertura". Il Mattino di Padova (in Italian). 2017-10-15. Retrieved 2024-11-15.
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