Kanho Yakushiji, a Zen Buddhist monk and musician, is the 16th vice abbot of Kaizen Temple in Imabari, Japan. ([mothership.sg](https://mothership.sg/2023/10/kanho-yakushiji-music-buddhist-chanting/?utm_source=openai)) In 2003, he co-founded Kissaquo, blending traditional Buddhist sutras with contemporary music styles. ([buddhistdoor.net](https://www.buddhistdoor.net/news/japanese-monastics-share-ancient-buddhist-sutras-through-modern-music/?utm_source=openai)) Their innovative renditions, such as the "Heart Sutra," have garnered millions of views online, resonating with a global audience. ([buddhistdoor.net](https://www.buddhistdoor.net/news/japanese-zen-monk-to-bring-innovative-buddhist-music-to-taiwan/?utm_source=openai)) Yakushiji's work bridges ancient Zen teachings and modern music, offering listeners a unique spiritual experience.