This beautifully crafted book includes both an autobiography and a biography of Kobun, remembrances from over 60 students, friends, and family members, 17 pages of photographs, and selected texts from Kobun's teachings. The book was edited by Alxe Noden and financed and published by Vanja Palmers amd friends. You are welcome to read Jikoji's copy, on the book shelf in the living room of the community building.
The writings referenced or linked below were among the many source materials for the book.
Kobun's Biography, by Angie Boissevain and others
Kobun's Autobiography, selected by Angie Boissevain and others
"Kobun Chino Otogawa -- Remebering a warm-hearted roshi" by Stephan Bodian, Tricycle magazine, Winter 2010, p. 34 ff.
The Early Years, and Spring Mountain, by David Caruso (Sunyo Joko), September 2013
Keeping Kobun Alive by Wonderful Cloud Shining Dragon reflects Kobun's many contributions to a young man's life, sharing the dharma.
Shorter memoriesBrief Incidents recalled by many friends and students.
Paragraphs, and Poems, about Kobun.
Officiating, at weddings and other ceremonies.
My Story and Kobun over 32 years.