Remembering Kobun Chino Otogawa Roshi, 1938-2002

Kobun Otogawa Roshi
Kobun Otogawa Roshi in Taos NM with (front row) Charlotte Hopper, Nancy Neva Gagliano, and Rebecca Mason
Photo from Nancy Neva Gagliano

Biographies of Kobun

Kobun's Biography, by Angie Boissevain and others

Kobun's Autobiography, selected by Angie Boissevain and others


Memories of Kobun

"Kobun Chino Otogawa -- Remebering a warm-hearted roshi" by Stephan Bodian, Tricycle magazine, Winter 2010, p. 34 ff.

Keeping Kobun Alive by Wonderful Cloud Shining Dragon
Many memories of Kobun's ways to contribute to a young man's life, and to share the dharma.

Brief Incidents recalled by many friends and students.

Paragraphs, and Poems, about Kobun.

Officiating, at weddings and other ceremonies.

My Story and Kobun over 32 years.

Kobun's Words, and Washing My Face