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Kodo Sawaki

Japanese zen buddhist monk (1880-1965).

Born June 16th, 1880 in Tsu.

Died December 21st, 1965 at 85 years old in Antai-ji.

Occupations
Bhikkhu, Rōshi, military personnel

Life should not be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in a pretty and well preserved body, but rather to skid in broadside in a cloud of smoke, thoroughly used up, totally worn out, and loudly proclaiming “Wow! What a Ride! Hunter S. Thompson