Houn Jiyu-Kennett

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1924 – 1996

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Who was Houn Jiyu-Kennett?

Houn Jiyu-Kennett, born Peggy Teresa Nancy Kennett, was a British roshi most famous for having been the first female to be sanctioned by the Soto School of Japan to teach in the West.

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Born
Jan 1, 1924
St Leonards-on-Sea
Also known as
  • Jiyu Kennett
Religion
  • Buddhism
Education
  • Durham University
Lived in
  • St Leonards-on-Sea
Died
Nov 6, 1996
Mount Shasta

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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