Which Japanese Buddhist Priest founded the Sōtō school of Zen?
Ryōkan
Shinran
Honens
Dōgen
Answer
Dōgen, a prominent Japanese Buddhist priest, founded the Sōtō school of Zen during the Kamakura period. This influential school emphasizes the importance of meditation (zazen) as the primary means to attain enlightenment. Dōgen's teachings focused on the integration of Zen practices with the traditional Japanese culture and values, shaping the development of Zen Buddhism in Japan.
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