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Xubai Huichan

1372–1441

Rinzai Zen

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

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  1. 61Xubai Huichan1372–1441lineage list predecessor
  2. 60Baozhang Puchi?–?lineage list predecessor
  3. 59Wanfeng Shiwei1303–1381lineage list predecessor
  4. 58Qianyan Yuanzhang1284–1357lineage list predecessor
  5. 57Zhongfeng Mingben1263–1323lineage list predecessor
  6. 56Gaofeng Yuanmiao1238–1295lineage list predecessor
  7. 55Xueyan Zuqin1215–1287lineage list predecessor
  8. 54Wuzhun Shifan1177–1249lineage list predecessor
  9. 53Poan Zuxian1136–1211lineage list predecessor
  10. 52Mian Xianjie1118–1186lineage list predecessor
  11. 51Yingan Tanhua1103–1163lineage list predecessor
  12. 50Huqiu Shaolong1077–1136lineage list predecessor
  13. 49Yuanwu Keqin1063–1135lineage list predecessor
  14. 48Wuzu Fayan1024–1104lineage list predecessor
  15. 47Baiyun Shouduan1025–1072lineage list predecessor
  16. 46Yangqi Fanghui992–1046lineage list predecessor
  17. 45Shishuang Chuyuan986–1039lineage list predecessor
  18. 44Fenyang Shanzhao947–1024traditional lineage
  19. 43Shoushan Xingnian926–traditional lineage
  20. 42Fengxue Yanzhao896–973lineage list predecessor
  21. 41Nanyuan Huiyong860–930lineage list predecessor
  22. 40Xinghua Cunjiang830–888lineage list predecessor
  23. 39Linji Yixuan866–866lineage list predecessor
  24. 38Huangbo Xiyun850–850lineage list predecessor
  25. 37Baizhang Huaihai720–814lineage list predecessor
  26. 36Mazu Daoyi709–788traditional lineage
  27. 35Nanyue Huairang677–744lineage list predecessor
  28. 34Dajian Huineng638–713traditional lineage
  29. 33Daman Hongren601–674traditional lineage
  30. 32Dayi Daoxin580–651traditional lineage
  31. 31Jianzhi Sengcan?–606traditional lineage
  32. 30Dazu Huike487–593traditional lineage
  33. 29Bodhidharma?–532Denkoroku · Ancestor 28Wikipedia lineage chart
  34. 28Hanyattara (Prajñādhāra/Prajñātāra 般若多羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 27 · Hannyataratraditional lineage
  35. 27Funyomitta (Puṇyamitra 不如密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 26 · Funyomitsutatraditional lineage
  36. 26Bashashita (Basiasita/Vasi Astia 婆舍斯多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 25 · Bashashitatraditional lineage
  37. 25Shishibodai (Aryasimha/Simha Bhikshu/Siṃhabodhi 師子菩提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 24 · Shishitraditional lineage
  38. 24Kakurokuna (Haklenayashas 鶴勒那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 23 · Kakurokunatraditional lineage
  39. 23Manura (Manorata/Manorhita/Manothata 摩拏羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 22 · Manuratraditional lineage
  40. 22Bashubanzu (Vasubandhu 世親, 天親, 婆修盤頭)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 21 · Bashubanzutraditional lineage
  41. 21Shayata (Jayata/Shayata 闍夜多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 20 · Shayatatraditional lineage
  42. 20Kumorata (Kumārata/Kumāralāta 鳩摩羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 19 · Kumoratatraditional lineage
  43. 19Kayashata (Gayashāta 僧伽舍多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 18 · Kayashatatraditional lineage
  44. 18Sōgyanandai (Saṃghanandi 僧伽難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 17 · Sôgyanandaitraditional lineage
  45. 17Ragorata (Rāhulata/Rāhulabhadra 羅睺羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 16 · Ragoratatraditional lineage
  46. 16Kanadaiba (Kāṇadeva 迦那提婆 (提婆), 聖天)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 15 · Kanadaibatraditional lineage
  47. 15Nagyaharajuna (Nāgārjuna 龍樹, 那伽閼樹那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 14 · Ryûjutraditional lineage
  48. 14Kabimora (Kapimala 迦毘摩羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 13 · Kabimoratraditional lineage
  49. 13Anabotei (Ānabodhi/Ashvaghoṣa 阿那菩提, 馬鳴)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 12 · Memyôtraditional lineage
  50. 12Funayasha (Puṇyayashas 富那夜奢)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 11 · Funayashatraditional lineage
  51. 11Barishiba (Pārshva 婆栗濕婆, 脅尊者)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 10 · Kyôtraditional lineage
  52. 10Fudamitta (Buddhamitra 浮陀密多, 佛陀密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 9 · Fudamitsutatraditional lineage
  53. 09Butsudanandai (Buddhanandi 浮陀難提, 佛陀難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 8 · Buddhanandaitraditional lineage
  54. 08Bashumitsu (Vasumitra 婆須密)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 7 · Bashumitsutatraditional lineage
  55. 07Mishaka (Micchaka/Mishaka 彌遮迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 6 · Mishakatraditional lineage
  56. 06Daitaka (Dhrtaka/Dhītika 提多迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 5 · Daitakatraditional lineage
  57. 05Ubakikuta (Upagupta 優婆掬多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 4 · Ubakikutatraditional lineage
  58. 04Shōnawashu (Shanakavāsa/Shānavāsin 商那和修)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 3 · Shônawashutraditional lineage
  59. 03Ananda (Ānanda 阿難陀)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 2 · Anandatraditional lineage
  60. 02Makakashō (Mahākāshyapa 摩訶迦葉)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 1 · MahakashyapaDenkoroku lineage
  61. 01Gautama BuddhaDates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Head Chapter · Shakyamuni Buddha

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2,204 matching claims

  1. Dennis Genpo Merzel→Wilma Shinko Groenewoudtransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  2. Carlo Zendo Tetsugen Serra→Giuseppe Eryu Tendo Grillitransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  3. Motsugai Shidō→Gukei Yōunlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  4. Luohan Guichen→Longji Shaoxiutraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  5. Yingan Tanhua→Mian Xianjielineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 5 source claims · Terebess preferred
  6. WEITSMAN Mel Sojun→Zoketsu Norman FischerWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  7. Dairyu Michael Wenger→Marc LesserWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  8. Keizan Jōkin→Meihō Sotetsulineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 12 source claims · Terebess preferred
  9. Soshin Teah Strozer→Kosen Greg SnyderWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  10. Shokan Dairin, Tairei, Daienkakuo→Bunrei Shogailisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  11. Charles Birx→Ben Mui Pumphreytransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  12. Tetsugen Bernard Glassman→Grover Genro Gauntttransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  13. Monnan Dōken→Jikō Sobunlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  14. Perle Besserman→Andrew (Andy) Hakuju Smithtransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  15. Gerald (Gerry) L. Shishin Wick→Andrew (Andy) Hakuju Smithtransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  16. Hakuin Ekaku→Shokan Dairin, Tairei, Daienkakuolisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  17. Sheng Yen→Guo HueiWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  18. Pat Jikyo George→Peter Nicholstransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  19. Elaine Koun-An Macinnes→Rosario B. Jochi-an Battungtransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  20. WEITSMAN Mel Sojun→Myogen Steve StuckyWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  21. Paul Kuzan Genki Kahn→Phil Sengetsu Kolmantransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  22. Bonnie Myotai Treace→Phil Sengetsu Kolmantransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  23. WEITSMAN Mel Sojun→Ryuge Gil FronsdalWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  24. Fayan Wenyi→Bao'en Xuanzetraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred