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Zen Ancestors Lineage Chart
Zen Ancestors Lineage Chart
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Dazu Huike (Taiso Eka) 487-593 Jianzhi Sengcan (Kanchi Sosan) d. 606 Dayi Daoxin (Dai-i Doshin) 580-651
Farong (Hoyu) 594-657 [Oxhead School] Copyright 1994-2006 South Mountain Shenxiu (Jinshu) 605?-706 [Northern School]
Qingyuan Xingsi (Seigen Gyoshi) 660-740 Shitou Xiqian (Sekito Kisen) 700-790
Nanyue Huairang (Nangaku Ejo) 677-744 Mazu Daoyi (Baso Doitsu) 709-788
Danxia Tianran (Tanka Tennen) 739-824 Cuiwei Wuxue (Suibi Mugaku) 9th Cent.
Longtan Chongxin (Ryotan Sushin) 9th Cent. Deshan Xuanjian (Tokusan Senkan) 782-865
Changqing Daan (Chokei Daian) 8th/9th Cent. Dasui Fazhen (Taizui Hoshin) 9th Cent.
Huangbo Xiyun (Obaku Kiun) d. 850 Linji Yixuan (Rinzai Gigen) d. 866 2 Generations
Nanta Guangyong (Nanto Koyu) 850-938 Bajiao Huiching (Basho Esei) 10th Cent.
Fengxue Yanzhao (Fuketsu Ensho) 893-973 1 Generation Fenyang Shanzhao (Funyo Zensho) 947-1024
Baoshou Yanzhao (Hoju Ensho) 9th Cent. Xiyuan Siming (S. Shimyo) 9th Cent.
5 Generations Furong Daokai (Fuyo Dokai) 1043-1118 Danxia Zichun (Tanka Shijun) d. 1119 Jingqing (Kyosho) 863-937 Xuansha Shibei (Gensha Shibi) 835-908 Cuiyan Lingcan "Yongming" (Suigan Reisan) 9th/10th Cent. Changqing Huileng (Chokei Eryo) 864-932 Yunmen Wenyan (Ummon Bun'en) 864-949
Guiyang line
Lohan Guichen "Dizang" (Rakan Keijin) 867-928 Fayan Wenyi (Hogen Bun'eki) 885-958
Deshan Yuanming (Tokusan Enmyo) 10th Cent. Wenshu Yingzhen 11th Cent.?
Xianglin Chengyuan (Kyorin Choon) 908-987 Zhimen Guangzu (Chimon Koso) d. 1031 Xuedou Chongxian (Setcho Juken) 980-1052 (Wrote Blue Cliff R. Verses)
Yangchi Fanghui (Yogi Hoe) 992-1049 Haihui Shouduan "Baiyun" (H. Shutan) 1025-1072 Wuzu Fayan (Goso Hoen) ca. 1024-1104 Yuanwu Keqin (Engo Kokugon) 1063-1135 (Wrote B.C.R.) Dahui Zonggao (Daie Soko) (1069-1163) Yangchi Branch
Hongzhi Zhengzhue "Tiantong" (Wanshi Shogaku) 1091-1157 (Wrote Book of Serenity Verses)
Zhenxie Qingliao (Shingetsu Shoryo) 1089-1151 2 Generations Tiantong Rujing (Tendo Nyojo) 1163-1228 (Eihei Dogen) 1200-1253 Caodong Line Dongshan Daoji 928-977
Guishan Huaixiu (Isan Eshu) 11th cent. Baofu Benquan (Hofuku Hongon) n.d.
Huitang Zuxin (Maido Soshin) 1025-1100 Sixin Wuxin (S. Goshin) 1044-1115 5 generations
Tiantai Deshao (T. Tokusho) 891-972 Yongming Yanshou (Yomyo Enju) 904-975 Fayan Line
Kaifu Daoning (K. Donei) 1053-1113 3 generations Wumen Huikai (Mumon Ekai) 1183-1260 (Compiled Mumonkan)
Yunmen Line