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reconciled relationships
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Wuzhun Shifan

1177–1249

Rinzai Zen

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

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

All relationship claims

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

2,204 matching claims

  1. Shitsujun Sōjun→Tanrei Sodenlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  2. Katsuō Tatsuzen→Tatsugen Chiōlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  3. Chōro Seiryō [Shinketsu ~→Tendō Shōkaku [Wanshi ~traditional lineage · traditional claim · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  4. Ryushin Paul Haller→Anshi Zachary SmithWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  5. Ungan Donjō→Tōzan Ryōkaitraditional lineage · traditional claim · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  6. Yuean Shanguo→Laona Zudenglineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  7. Musho Diane Hamilton→Lisa Genki Gibsontransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  8. Goun Jitsuon→Maidō Gikenlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  9. Shūzan Tōshun→Fusei Shuntotsulineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  10. Pat Phelan→Kuden Paul BoyleWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  11. Perle Besserman→Paul (Guido) Gyudo Agostinellitransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  12. Gerald (Gerry) L. Shishin Wick→Paul (Guido) Gyudo Agostinellitransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  13. Teishu Zenjo→Kaimon Zenkakulisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  14. Surei Darlene Cohen→Cynthia KearWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  15. Seki Bokuō Soun→Ōmori Tekiō Sōgenlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  16. Eugene Fugan Bush→Monshin Nannette OverleyWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  17. Mokushi Soen→Gangoku Kankeilineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  18. Jukong Qibin→Wufang KecongWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  19. Taidō Shūkoku→Rinhō Ryōkyokulineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  20. Dennis Genpo Merzel→George Jisho Robersontransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  21. Robert Baker Aitken→Jack Duffytransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  22. Mugaku Bun'eki→Daiko Sojunlisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  23. Chiku-ō Sōshō→Tōgan Zenyolineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  24. Zoketsu Norman Fischer→Shinmon Michael NewtonWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim