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Wanfeng Shiwei

1303–1381

Rinzai Zen

59 recorded generations from Gautama Buddha in the shortest connected path.

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  1. 59Wanfeng Shiwei1303–1381lineage list predecessor
  2. 58Qianyan Yuanzhang1284–1357lineage list predecessor
  3. 57Zhongfeng Mingben1263–1323lineage list predecessor
  4. 56Gaofeng Yuanmiao1238–1295lineage list predecessor
  5. 55Xueyan Zuqin1215–1287lineage list predecessor
  6. 54Wuzhun Shifan1177–1249lineage list predecessor
  7. 53Poan Zuxian1136–1211lineage list predecessor
  8. 52Mian Xianjie1118–1186lineage list predecessor
  9. 51Yingan Tanhua1103–1163lineage list predecessor
  10. 50Huqiu Shaolong1077–1136lineage list predecessor
  11. 49Yuanwu Keqin1063–1135lineage list predecessor
  12. 48Wuzu Fayan1024–1104lineage list predecessor
  13. 47Baiyun Shouduan1025–1072lineage list predecessor
  14. 46Yangqi Fanghui992–1046lineage list predecessor
  15. 45Shishuang Chuyuan986–1039lineage list predecessor
  16. 44Fenyang Shanzhao947–1024traditional lineage
  17. 43Shoushan Xingnian926–traditional lineage
  18. 42Fengxue Yanzhao896–973lineage list predecessor
  19. 41Nanyuan Huiyong860–930lineage list predecessor
  20. 40Xinghua Cunjiang830–888lineage list predecessor
  21. 39Linji Yixuan866–866lineage list predecessor
  22. 38Huangbo Xiyun850–850lineage list predecessor
  23. 37Baizhang Huaihai720–814lineage list predecessor
  24. 36Mazu Daoyi709–788traditional lineage
  25. 35Nanyue Huairang677–744lineage list predecessor
  26. 34Dajian Huineng638–713traditional lineage
  27. 33Daman Hongren601–674traditional lineage
  28. 32Dayi Daoxin580–651traditional lineage
  29. 31Jianzhi Sengcan?–606traditional lineage
  30. 30Dazu Huike487–593traditional lineage
  31. 29Bodhidharma?–532Denkoroku · Ancestor 28Wikipedia lineage chart
  32. 28Hanyattara (Prajñādhāra/Prajñātāra 般若多羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 27 · Hannyataratraditional lineage
  33. 27Funyomitta (Puṇyamitra 不如密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 26 · Funyomitsutatraditional lineage
  34. 26Bashashita (Basiasita/Vasi Astia 婆舍斯多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 25 · Bashashitatraditional lineage
  35. 25Shishibodai (Aryasimha/Simha Bhikshu/Siṃhabodhi 師子菩提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 24 · Shishitraditional lineage
  36. 24Kakurokuna (Haklenayashas 鶴勒那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 23 · Kakurokunatraditional lineage
  37. 23Manura (Manorata/Manorhita/Manothata 摩拏羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 22 · Manuratraditional lineage
  38. 22Bashubanzu (Vasubandhu 世親, 天親, 婆修盤頭)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 21 · Bashubanzutraditional lineage
  39. 21Shayata (Jayata/Shayata 闍夜多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 20 · Shayatatraditional lineage
  40. 20Kumorata (Kumārata/Kumāralāta 鳩摩羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 19 · Kumoratatraditional lineage
  41. 19Kayashata (Gayashāta 僧伽舍多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 18 · Kayashatatraditional lineage
  42. 18Sōgyanandai (Saṃghanandi 僧伽難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 17 · Sôgyanandaitraditional lineage
  43. 17Ragorata (Rāhulata/Rāhulabhadra 羅睺羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 16 · Ragoratatraditional lineage
  44. 16Kanadaiba (Kāṇadeva 迦那提婆 (提婆), 聖天)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 15 · Kanadaibatraditional lineage
  45. 15Nagyaharajuna (Nāgārjuna 龍樹, 那伽閼樹那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 14 · Ryûjutraditional lineage
  46. 14Kabimora (Kapimala 迦毘摩羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 13 · Kabimoratraditional lineage
  47. 13Anabotei (Ānabodhi/Ashvaghoṣa 阿那菩提, 馬鳴)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 12 · Memyôtraditional lineage
  48. 12Funayasha (Puṇyayashas 富那夜奢)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 11 · Funayashatraditional lineage
  49. 11Barishiba (Pārshva 婆栗濕婆, 脅尊者)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 10 · Kyôtraditional lineage
  50. 10Fudamitta (Buddhamitra 浮陀密多, 佛陀密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 9 · Fudamitsutatraditional lineage
  51. 09Butsudanandai (Buddhanandi 浮陀難提, 佛陀難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 8 · Buddhanandaitraditional lineage
  52. 08Bashumitsu (Vasumitra 婆須密)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 7 · Bashumitsutatraditional lineage
  53. 07Mishaka (Micchaka/Mishaka 彌遮迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 6 · Mishakatraditional lineage
  54. 06Daitaka (Dhrtaka/Dhītika 提多迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 5 · Daitakatraditional lineage
  55. 05Ubakikuta (Upagupta 優婆掬多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 4 · Ubakikutatraditional lineage
  56. 04Shōnawashu (Shanakavāsa/Shānavāsin 商那和修)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 3 · Shônawashutraditional lineage
  57. 03Ananda (Ānanda 阿難陀)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 2 · Anandatraditional lineage
  58. 02Makakashō (Mahākāshyapa 摩訶迦葉)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 1 · MahakashyapaDenkoroku lineage
  59. 01Gautama BuddhaDates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Head Chapter · Shakyamuni Buddha

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Browse all 2,204 reconciled relationships. Every row keeps the source meaning attached.

2,204 matching claims

  1. Chikai Jikō→Kakujō Ryōsenlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  2. WEITSMAN Mel Sojun→Daijaku Judith KinstWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  3. Nakagawa Sōen Genju→Shimano Eidō Sotailineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  4. WEITSMAN Mel Sojun→Lew RichmondWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  5. John Tarrant→Susan Myo Sei (Myosei) Ryu'Un An Murphytransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  6. Ross Bolleter→Susan Myo Sei (Myosei) Ryu'Un An Murphytransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  7. Gikoku Senshuku→Ranryū Joshūtraditional lineage · traditional claim · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  8. Yamada Kōun Zenshin→Shūe Reiun-Ken Usamitransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  9. Chōzan Eiton→Kengan Jaku’eilineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  10. Al Fusho Rapaport→Joshua Sunyananda Kojo Paszkiewicztransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  11. Shishuang Chuyuan→Yangqi Fanghuilineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 7 source claims · Terebess preferred
  12. Fujin Zensaku→Kōzan Zenchilineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  13. Gakushū Sonitsu→[可山投悦 / 可山叟 悦] Kasan Tōetsulineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  14. Joan Halifax→Genzan Quennelltransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  15. Soku'ō Eiman→Tenfu Zonsalineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  16. Wuzu Fayan→Yuanwu Keqinlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 6 source claims · Terebess preferred
  17. Cynthia Kear→Kosei Cynthia ZieglerWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  18. Tenshin Reb Anderson→Jakujo Gary McNabbWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  19. Xinghua Cunjiang→Nanyuan Huiyonglineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 9 source claims · Terebess preferred
  20. Taiyō Kyōgen→Tōshi Giseitraditional lineage · traditional claim · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  21. Chuanzi Decheng→Jiashan Shanhuitraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  22. Shimano Eidō Sotai→Afable , Jiro Andylisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  23. Tenshin Reb Anderson→Chikudo Jerome PetersenWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  24. Fui Eiryū→Muin Eiyūlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred