Background
Nan-in Watanabe was born in 1834 in Mino (Gifu Prefecture), Japan.
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Nan-in Watanabe
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also known as
Zengu
Career
First studied Confucianism. Later turned to Buddhism and studied the Zen Doctrine under Mannei of Zuiryuji Temple and later under Razan of Kurume (Fukuoka Prefecture). Nan-in Watanabe appointed chief priest at Zenyoji Temple by Lord Kyogoku of Marugame (Kagawa Prefecture). Soon afterward returned to Mino and became a farmer. In the early part of Meiji Era proceeded to Tokyo and joined Zenseian Temple, Yanaka. Joined Ryuunji Temple, Hakusan (1891).
