Kōbun Chino Otogawa was an influential American Sōtō Zen priest, known for his contributions to Zen Buddhism in the United States. Born on February 1, 1938, he dedicated his life to teaching and spreading the principles of Zen, offering a unique perspective that blended Eastern philosophy with Western culture. Otogawa played a significant role in the development of Zen practices in America and is remembered for his teachings and writings that inspire many followers of the Zen tradition.
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Meaning of the name - Kōbun
literary talent, literary ability
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Kōbun Otogawa belongs to the Silent Generation group.
Place of Death: Switzerland
Cause of Death: drowning
Educated At: Komazawa University | Kyoto University
Occupation: Bhikkhu
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Note: This birth chart is calculated using the date and place of birth, with the time set to noon (12:00 PM) local time. While this provides accurate planetary positions for most celestial bodies, the Ascendant (Rising Sign) and house cusps are not calculated since they require precise birth time. For a complete astrological analysis including houses and rising sign, please provide the exact birth time.Ephemeris for February 1, 1938
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on February 1, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for February 1, 2026 |
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| Sun | 12 Aquarius 11 | 12 Aquarius 50 | 9 Taurus 41 |
| Moon | 25 Aquarius 20 | 10 Leo 3 | 16 Taurus 10 |
| Mercury | 20 Capricorn 16 | 20 Aquarius 44 | 26 Aries 0 |
| Venus | 11 Aquarius 36 | 19 Aquarius 4 | 0 Gemini 53 |
| Mars | 1 Aries 37 | 7 Aquarius 17 | 4 Gemini 46 |
| Jupiter | 10 Aquarius 0 | 17 Cancer 17 | 28 Aquarius 10 |
| Saturn | 1 Aries 39 | 28 Pisces 37 | 12 Aries 1 |
| Uranus | 9 Taurus 49 | 27 Taurus 28 | 13 Taurus 28 |
| Neptune | 20 Virgo 42 | 0 Aries 9 | 18 Virgo 35 |
| Pluto | 28 Cancer 42 | 3 Aquarius 43 | 27 Cancer 56 |
| Rahu | 2 Sagittarius 31 | 10 Pisces 29 | 27 Scorpio 52 |
| Ketu | 2 Gemini 31 | 10 Virgo 29 | 27 Taurus 52 |
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