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This document provides background on the Zen master Isan Reiyu, otherwise known as Kuei-shan Ling-yu. It summarizes that he left home at age 15 to become a monk and studied under a local Vinaya master. At age 23, he was ordained in Hangzhou. Later in life, he had a pivotal encounter with Master Hyakujo where Hyakujo used a burning ember to suddenly enlighten Isan. Isan went on to attract thousands of disciples to his temple, though he left no scriptures or organized religion, functioning instead to disappea

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