The Book of Tea · Character

Hiakujo

Chinese Zen master who established monastic tea rituals.

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Pupil of Baso who first instituted the Zen monastery and established its discipline, including menial tasks as part of Zen training.

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With Soshi (friendship): Hiakujo (Hyakujo) and Soshi (Zhuangzi) are linked through Zen and Daoist traditions, sharing a playful,…

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Soshi
friendship · positive
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