Daito Kokushi

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  • Japanese: 大燈国師 (Daitou kokushi)

Daitô Kokushi, or [Great] National Master Daitô, was a Zen master and the founder of Daitoku-ji, one of the more prominent Buddhist temples in Kyoto. A number of his works of calligraphy, or other objects associated with him, have been designated National Treasures or Important Cultural Properties.