Myōan Eisai (Japonca: 明菴栄西; 27 Mayıs 1141-1 Ağustos 1215), geç Heian ve erken Kamakura döneminde yaşamış bir Japon Budist keşiş. Hem Zen Budizmi'nin Rinzai okulunu hem de Çin'den Japonya'ya yeşil çayı getirmesiyle tanınmaktadır.

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