Sesson Yubai

  • Born: 1290
  • Died: 1346
  • Japanese: 雪村友梅 (Sesson Yuubai)

Sesson Yûbai was an early 14th century poet, calligrapher, Zen monk, and literatus.

He was a student of Yishan Yining, and lived in China for 23 years; his poetry and calligraphy reflects considerable Chinese influences.

References

  • Gallery labels, Sesson Yûbai, "Poem on the Theme of a Monk's Life," Metropolitan Museum.[1]