In Memoriam: Robert Aitken, Roshi

Robert Aitken, Roshi, passed away yesterday afternoon in Hawaii. He was 93 years old. Through his writings, teachings, protests, and example, Roshi gave unstintingly to the service of others.

A poem in the Zen Temple Rules reads:

Great shout, great echo.
Small shout, small echo.

Aitken Roshi's shout will reverberate for centuries to come. Thank you, Roshi, for offering so much.

For Robert Aitken, Roshi:

Jijang Bosal  Jijang Bosal  Jijang Bosal
Jijang Bosal  Jijang Bosal  Jijang Bosal
Jijang Bosal  Jijang Bosal  Jijang Bosal

For his family, friends, and community:

Kwan Seum Bosal  Kwan Seum Bosal  Kwan Seum Bosal
Kwan Seum Bosal  Kwan Seum Bosal  Kwan Seum Bosal
Kwan Seum Bosal  Kwan Seum Bosal  Kwan Seum Bosal

Photo of Aitken Roshi by Robin Scanlon

Comments

[David DeSoto]

Ji Jang Bosal

[Chong Go Sunim]

Thanks for this, Barry. He seemed like quite an outstanding and honest practitioner.

with three bows

[puerhan]

...and he was still shouting loudly in recent months!
_/\_

[Barry Briggs]

Thanks, everyone!

[robinscanlon]

Thank you for your post about Robert Aitken Roshi's death. The photo you used was taken by me. If the photo is used in any way, I'm asking for photo credit. Thank you.