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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
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2,204
reconciled relationships
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Dajian Huineng

638–713

Chan / Zen ancestor lineage map · Chinese Chan · Rinzai Zen

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

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  1. 01Gautama BuddhaDates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Head Chapter · Shakyamuni Buddha
  2. 02Makakashō (Mahākāshyapa 摩訶迦葉)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 1 · MahakashyapaDenkoroku lineage
  3. 03Ananda (Ānanda 阿難陀)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 2 · Anandatraditional lineage
  4. 04Shōnawashu (Shanakavāsa/Shānavāsin 商那和修)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 3 · Shônawashutraditional lineage
  5. 05Ubakikuta (Upagupta 優婆掬多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 4 · Ubakikutatraditional lineage
  6. 06Daitaka (Dhrtaka/Dhītika 提多迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 5 · Daitakatraditional lineage
  7. 07Mishaka (Micchaka/Mishaka 彌遮迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 6 · Mishakatraditional lineage
  8. 08Bashumitsu (Vasumitra 婆須密)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 7 · Bashumitsutatraditional lineage
  9. 09Butsudanandai (Buddhanandi 浮陀難提, 佛陀難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 8 · Buddhanandaitraditional lineage
  10. 10Fudamitta (Buddhamitra 浮陀密多, 佛陀密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 9 · Fudamitsutatraditional lineage
  11. 11Barishiba (Pārshva 婆栗濕婆, 脅尊者)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 10 · Kyôtraditional lineage
  12. 12Funayasha (Puṇyayashas 富那夜奢)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 11 · Funayashatraditional lineage
  13. 13Anabotei (Ānabodhi/Ashvaghoṣa 阿那菩提, 馬鳴)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 12 · Memyôtraditional lineage
  14. 14Kabimora (Kapimala 迦毘摩羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 13 · Kabimoratraditional lineage
  15. 15Nagyaharajuna (Nāgārjuna 龍樹, 那伽閼樹那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 14 · Ryûjutraditional lineage
  16. 16Kanadaiba (Kāṇadeva 迦那提婆 (提婆), 聖天)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 15 · Kanadaibatraditional lineage
  17. 17Ragorata (Rāhulata/Rāhulabhadra 羅睺羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 16 · Ragoratatraditional lineage
  18. 18Sōgyanandai (Saṃghanandi 僧伽難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 17 · Sôgyanandaitraditional lineage
  19. 19Kayashata (Gayashāta 僧伽舍多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 18 · Kayashatatraditional lineage
  20. 20Kumorata (Kumārata/Kumāralāta 鳩摩羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 19 · Kumoratatraditional lineage
  21. 21Shayata (Jayata/Shayata 闍夜多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 20 · Shayatatraditional lineage
  22. 22Bashubanzu (Vasubandhu 世親, 天親, 婆修盤頭)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 21 · Bashubanzutraditional lineage
  23. 23Manura (Manorata/Manorhita/Manothata 摩拏羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 22 · Manuratraditional lineage
  24. 24Kakurokuna (Haklenayashas 鶴勒那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 23 · Kakurokunatraditional lineage
  25. 25Shishibodai (Aryasimha/Simha Bhikshu/Siṃhabodhi 師子菩提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 24 · Shishitraditional lineage
  26. 26Bashashita (Basiasita/Vasi Astia 婆舍斯多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 25 · Bashashitatraditional lineage
  27. 27Funyomitta (Puṇyamitra 不如密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 26 · Funyomitsutatraditional lineage
  28. 28Hanyattara (Prajñādhāra/Prajñātāra 般若多羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 27 · Hannyataratraditional lineage
  29. 29Bodhidharma?–532Denkoroku · Ancestor 28Wikipedia lineage chart
  30. 30Dazu Huike487–593traditional lineage
  31. 31Jianzhi Sengcan?–606traditional lineage
  32. 32Dayi Daoxin580–651traditional lineage
  33. 33Daman Hongren601–674traditional lineage
  34. 34Dajian Huineng638–713traditional lineage

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

2,204 matching claims

  1. Zentatsu Baker→Issan DorseyWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  2. Daigi Sogon→Shō’in I’sōlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  3. Dorothy Dai-En (Daien) Friedman→Robert Chodo Campbelltransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  4. Yamada Kōun Zenshin→Paul F. Choun-ken ShepherdWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims
  5. Robert Joshin Althouse→Michael Kōgen Shikan Brunnertransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  6. Yamada Kōun Zenshin→Tsuneo Go'un-ken OdaWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims
  7. Yamada Kōun Zenshin→Tetsuo Taiun-ken HiyamaWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims
  8. Shishuang Chuyuan→Cuiyan Kezhentraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  9. Wufang Kecong→Yuezhou WenzaiWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  10. Denshi Rinteki→Igan Shūtetsulineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  11. Carlo Zendo Tetsugen Serra→Fernando Issan Tetsuji Llobelltransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  12. Taigen Shigen→Etan Daishinlisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  13. Daiyū Katsuzen→Katsugen Dōkilineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  14. Shitou Xiqian→Danxia Tianrantraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  15. Jakusho Kwong→Uji Mikolaj MarkiewiczWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  16. Jiki'ō Sōren→Kaisō Eibailineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  17. William (Bill) Shido Nyogen Yeo→Claudia Hosso Polititransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  18. Paul Kuzan Genki Kahn→Brown Tucker Sansuitransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  19. Philip Kapleau→Dane Zenson GiffordWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims
  20. Charlotte Joko Beck→Bernard (Bernie) Rhietransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  21. Anna Myoan Kanzeon Maria Gamma→Hans-Walter Doshin Hoppensacktransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  22. Sheng Yen→Gilbert GutierrezWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  23. Yuelin Shiguan→Wumen Huikailineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 3 source claims · Terebess preferred
  24. Zoketsu Norman Fischer→Alan BlockWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim