(1277âÂÂ1360) was a Japanese Rinzai Zen Buddhist monk, founder of Myà Âshin-ji Temple and a principal member of the extant à Âtà Âkan lineage, from which all modern Rinzai Zen derives. Centuries later, Emperor Meiji conferred the posthumous name to Kanzan.
Kanzan Egen was born in Shinano Province on January 7, 1277. He initially studied Rinzai Zen Buddhism under Nanpo Jà Âmyà Â, who received dharma-transmission from China and later under Nanpo Jà Âmyà Â's student, Shà «hà  Myà Âchà Â. After Shà «hà  Myà Âchà  confirmed Kanzan Egen's enlightenment, Kanzan went to Mino Province and dwelt in the Ibuki Mountains for intensive training.
During this time, Emperor Hanazono recalled Kanzan to the capitol to help found a new temple which became Myà Âshin-ji Temple.