School: Yunmen | 1032-1098 | Teacher: Kaixian Shanxian
Northern Song Yunmen master who served as abbot at nine major monasteries including Jinshan and Lushan Kaixian. Emperor Shenzong bestowed on him a Goryeo robe, golden bowl, and the title 'Chan Master Foyin.' Close friend and teacher of the poet Su Shi (Su Dongpo), with whom he exchanged the famous 'Eight Winds' letter.
References: Baidu Baike | Eight Winds (Sarasota Zen) | Su Dongpo and Foyin
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