Sōgen Asahina (朝比奈宗源, Asahina Sōgen, January 9, 1891 – August 25, 1979) was an influential Japanese Rinzai zen master and founder of Nippon wo Mamoru kai.
He rose to become the head (kanchō (管長)) of the Engaku-ji branch of Rinzai Zen.
Television shows, including Mito Kōmon and Ōoka Echizen, featured his writing in their title screens.
This article incorporates material from 朝比奈宗源 (Asahina Sōgen) in the Japanese Wikipedia, retrieved on March 16, 2008.
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