Taizan Maezumi Age, Birthday, Zodiac Sign and Birth Chart

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Hakuyū Taizan Maezumi was a prominent Japanese Sōtō Zen Buddhist priest who significantly influenced the development of Zen in the United States. He was born on February 24, 1931, and became a monk at eleven. In 1956, Maezumi moved to the U.S., eventually founding the Zen Center of Los Angeles in 1967. He combined Sōtō and Rinzai Zen practices and established the White Plum Asanga for his dharma successors. Despite facing personal challenges, including alcoholism and scandals, Maezumi remained a pivotal figure in American Zen, with a legacy continued by many of his students.

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February 24, 1931 Facts

Generation Group

Taizan Maezumi belongs to the Silent Generation group.

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Place of Birth: Kanagawa Prefecture

Place of Death: Tokyo

Cause of Death: drowning

Educated At: Komazawa University

Occupation: Bhikkhu

Spouses: Charlene | Martha Ekyo Maezumi

Children: Kyrie Maezumi | (three children)

Employers: Zen Center of Los Angeles | Zenshuji Soto Mission

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Astrology Analysis

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.