Yoshimizu Daichi
# Yoshimizu Daichi

Yoshimizu Daichi (born 4 July 1941) is a Japanese Buddhist priest from Minato, Tokyo, who has contributed to the development of Buddhism in Vietnam from the past 50 years. He is considered a great Buddhist educator in Japan and Vietnam. He is Spiritual Advisor of Vietnamese Buddhist Association in Japan, former President of Jodo Shu Buddhism, Japan, and Deputy Chief Priest of Nisshinkutsu temple.

## Honours and awards

* National Vietnam Buddhist Sangha's Sangharaja's Award
* Prime Minister Nguyen Tan Dung's Award
* Honorary PhD Degree from Vietnam Buddhist University
