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Zen teacher wiki · lineage explorer

See where every teacher sits in the stream.

Begin with a teacher, then follow the recorded path that leads to them. Branches, parallel teachers, and the next generation remain visible around every selected person.

2,289
teachers
2,204
reconciled relationships
172
sources

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Busshin Lisa Hoffman

1959–

Wikipedia attributed Zen lineage chart

No continuous path from Gautama Buddha is currently present in this dataset; immediate relationships are shown below.

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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. Mazu Daoyi→Zhangjing Huaiyuntraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  2. Tongan Guanzhi→Liangshan Yuanguantraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 3 source claims · Terebess preferred
  3. Hakugan Jutei→Genshitsu Chigenlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  4. Fusei Shuntotsu→Kyoun Bonkōlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  5. Nenshitsu Yokaku→Sessō Hōsekilineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  6. Xuefeng Yicun→Jingqing Daofutraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 3 source claims · Terebess preferred
  7. John Tarrant→Joan Iten Sutherlandtransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  8. Shunso Shoju, Joshu, Daikankosho→Ko'in Shikinlisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  9. Daishu Soju→Kodo Genchulisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  10. Al Fusho Rapaport→Kellie Shojaku Garzatransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  11. Yamada Kōun Zenshin→David Tetsuun-ken LoyWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims
  12. Ross Bolleter→Mary Jise Jakschtransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  13. Sheng Yen→Max KälinWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  14. Wendy Egyoku Nakao→Raul Etsubai Ensho Bergetransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  15. Gangoku Kankei→Kōkoku Soryūlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  16. Zhaozhou Congshen→Yanyang Shanxintraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  17. Takujū Kosen→Seki'o Somin, Daitetsu Hoganlisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  18. Ruben Habito→Jane (b. 19??-) Pattersontransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  19. HARTMAN Blanche Zenkei→Meiji Tony PatchellWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  20. John Tarrant→Rachel C Boughtontransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  21. Issan Dorsey→Kijun Steve AllenWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  22. Baian Hakujun→Maezumi Taizan Hakuyūlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  23. Yasutani Hakuun Ryōkō→Maezumi Taizan Hakuyūlineage tree parent · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  24. Osaka Musa Kōryū→Maezumi Taizan Hakuyūlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 3 source claims · Terebess preferred