A Life Immersed in Zen: The World of Butsujo Jisen Butsujo Jisen, also known as Ryūkadōjin, was a figure deeply rooted in the spiritual and artistic currents of late Edo and early Meiji Japan. Born in Tokyo in 1798, his life unfolded during a period of profound transition – one where centuries-old traditions were beginning to encounter the burgeoning influence of Western thought. While biographical details remain somewhat sparse, it is understood that Jisen dedicated himself to the Sōtō sect of Zen Buddhism, and this devotion became the very essence of his artistic expression. He wasn’t mere…