Gasan Jōseki (峨山韶碩 1275–23 November 1366) was a Japanese Soto Zen monk. He was a disciple of Keizan Jokin, and his students included Bassui Tokushō, Taigen Sōshin, Tsūgen Jakurei, Mutan Sokan, Daisetsu Sōrei, and Jippō Ryōshū.
![]() Wooden statue of Gasan Jōseki held at the temple Yōkōji in Ishikawa Prefecture. It is believed to have been made during the Northern and Southern Courts Period (1336-1392). It was designated an Ishikawa Prefecture Cultural Property in 1993. | |
Title | Zen Master |
Personal | |
Born | 1275 |
Died | 1366 |
Religion | Buddhism |
School | Sōtō |
Senior posting | |
Teacher | Keizan Jōkin |
Predecessor | Keizan Jōkin |
Successor | Bassui Tokushō Taigen Sōshin |
Students
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Later, he was designated the 2nd head of Sojiji Temple.