Jisho and his translator, Madoka

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Jisho Matsumoto was born in Kanagawa, Japan in 1961. For many years he tried various forms of meditation and other spiritual practices to find the answers to his burning questions: What is the truth? and What happens after life? Although he had gained certain experiences and insights, he was never fully satisfied. One day, he encountered a book by Inoue Gien (1894-1981), one of the most prominent realized zen masters in modern Japan, and immediately understood that his teaching would put an end to his quest. Shortly after, Jisho studied under Inoue Kando (1944-), Gien's son/disciple. Jisho discussed with Kando tirelessly until Jisho mastered how to "sit" correctly in zen practice. He then sat whenever and wherever possible until one night, with the tick [of the second hand of a clock], "that which has always been clear (Truth)" became clear to Jisho.