The Zen Bunka Prize
In 1999, to commemorate the thirty-fifth anniversary of its establishment, the Institute for Zen Studies (Zen Bunka Kenkyūsho) initiated the Zen Bunka Prize, awarded every five years to two individuals and two organizations whose activities have contributed significantly to the advancement of Zen. Two types of prize are awarded: a Distinguished Service Prize and an Encouragement Prize.
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2014/10/10 |
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In commemoration of the 50th anniversary of the Institute’s establishment, two person were awarded Zen Bunka Distinguished Service Prize and Zen Bunka Encouragement Prizes.
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| Date |
2009/9/2 |
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In commemoration of the forty-fifth anniversary of the Institute’s establishment, two organizations were awarded Zen Bunka Encouragement Prizes.
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| Date |
2004/9/25 |
| Description |
In commemoration of the fortieth anniversary of the Institute’s establishment, one individual and two organizations were awarded Zen Bunka Encouragement Prizes.
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| Date |
1999/6/25 |
| Description |
In commemoration of the thirty-fifth anniversary of the Institute’s establishment, two individuals were awarded Zen Bunka Distinguished Service Prizes and two organizations were awarded Zen Bunka Encouragement Prizes.
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| Date |
1999/6/24 |
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Description of the prizes, the selection process, the criteria for selection.
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