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D.T. Suzuki Museum

Ishikawa · Kanazawa · Museums

Japanese name: 鈴木大拙館

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D.T. Suzuki Museum
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WHAT TO DOD.T. Suzuki Museum

For the man who explained Zen to the West; almost nothing is displayed - the water court and silent room are the exhibit.

WHEREIshikawa

Kanazawa · Kanazawa

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Overview

For the man who explained Zen to the West; almost nothing is displayed - the water court and silent room are the exhibit.

About this place

The D. T. Suzuki Museum (鈴木大拙館, Suzuki Daisetsu Kan) opened in Kanazawa, Ishikawa Prefecture, Japan in 2011. Dedicated to the life, writings, and ideas of Kanazawa-born Buddhist philosopher D. T. Suzuki, the facility, designed by Yoshio Taniguchi, includes a contemplative space overlooking the Water Mirror Garden.

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Key facts

Founded / opened：2011 Architect / artist：Yoshio Taniguchi Highlights / collection：Water-mirror garden, Contemplation space building Genre：Architecture

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