John Stevens (scholar)
| John Stevens | |
|---|---|
| Born | December 2, 1947 Evanston, Illinois, U.S. |
| Died | July 21, 2025 (aged 77) Honolulu, Hawaii, U.S. |
| Nationality | American |
| Style | Aikido |
| Teacher | Rinjiro Shirata |
| Rank | 7th dan, Aikikai |
John William Stevens (December 2, 1947 – July 21, 2025) was an American Buddhist priest, author, professor of Buddhist studies and Aikido teacher.
Stevens lived in Sendai, Japan, from 1973 to around 2008, where he taught Eastern philosophy and Aikido at Tohoku Fukushi University. His Aikido rank was 7th dan Aikikai. After leaving Japan, he moved to Honolulu, Hawaii, where he resided until his death on July 21, 2025.