Nakahara Nantenbō

Nakahara Nantenbō (April 3, 1839 – February 12, 1925)

Nakahara Nantenbō, also known as Tōjū Zenchū and as Nantenbō Tōjū, was a Japanese Zen Master. In his time known as a fiery reformer, he was also a prolific and accomplished artist. He produced many fine examples of Zen Art and helped bridge the gap between older forms of Zen Buddhist Art and its continuation in the 20th century.