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 i…