Rigyō Iida (1911-2004) was a prominent Soto Zen monk, Buddhist scholar, and phonologist from Japan. Born in Gunma Prefecture, he graduated from Tokyo University of Education in 1936. He held teaching positions at various universities, including Komazawa University and Senshu University. Iida earned a Doctor of Literature from Tokyo University of Education in 1954. His significant contributions included translations and studies on Zen literature, earning him notable awards in translation and Buddhism. He also served as abbot of Zen temples, impacting Buddhist scholarship in Japan.
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Meaning of the name - Rigyō
bright light, shining brilliance
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Rigyō Iida belongs to the GI Generation group.
Place of Birth: Gunma Prefecture, Japan
Educated At: Tokyo University of Education
Occupation: Bhikkhu
Employers: Nishogakusha University | Senshu University
Awards Received: Japanese Translation Culture Award | Buddhist Evangelism Culture Award
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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 January 7, 1911
Note: Moon position is location and time sensitive.| Planet | Position (Tropical, Western) | Transits on January 7, 2026 | Secondary Progressions for January 7, 2026 |
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| Sun | 16 Capricorn 18 | 17 Capricorn 24 | 11 Taurus 10 |
| Moon | 9 Aries 20 | 13 Virgo 17 | 3 Cancer 38 |
| Mercury | 22 Capricorn 31 | 9 Capricorn 1 | 15 Taurus 54 |
| Venus | 26 Capricorn 25 | 17 Capricorn 39 | 17 Gemini 42 |
| Mars | 12 Sagittarius 46 | 17 Capricorn 50 | 6 Pisces 59 |
| Jupiter | 10 Scorpio 19 | 20 Cancer 28 | 9 Scorpio 12 |
| Saturn | 0 Taurus 19 | 26 Pisces 30 | 10 Taurus 28 |
| Uranus | 24 Capricorn 45 | 27 Taurus 47 | 29 Capricorn 19 |
| Neptune | 20 Cancer 17 | 29 Pisces 35 | 19 Cancer 3 |
| Pluto | 26 Gemini 32 | 2 Aquarius 55 | 26 Gemini 23 |
| Rahu | 16 Taurus 5 | 11 Pisces 48 | 9 Taurus 59 |
| Ketu | 16 Scorpio 5 | 11 Virgo 48 | 9 Scorpio 59 |
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