Ekai Kawaguchi

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Ekai Kawaguchi

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Ekai Kawaguchi's Degrees

• PhD Buddhist Studies University of Tokyo

Why Is Ekai Kawaguchi Influential?

According to Wikipedia, was a Japanese Buddhist monk who was famed for his four journeys to Nepal and two to Tibet . He was the first recorded Japanese citizen to travel to either country. Early life and journey From an early age Kawaguchi, whose birth name was Sadajiro, was passionate about becoming a monk. In fact, his passion was unusual in a country that was quickly modernizing. He gave serious attention to the monastic vows of vegetarianism, chastity, and temperance even as other monks were happily abandoning them.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Ekai Kawaguchi?

Ekai Kawaguchi is affiliated with the following schools:

• Taisho University
• University of Tokyo
• Toyo University