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2,204
reconciled relationships
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Robert Chotan Gyoun Aitken

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

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  1. 79Robert Chotan Gyoun AitkenDates not yet recordedWikipedia lineage chart
  2. 78Yamada Kōun Zenshin1907–1989lineage tree parent
  3. 77Yasutani Hakuun Ryōkō1885–1973lineage tree parent
  4. 76Harada Daiun Sogaku1871–1961Wikipedia lineage chart
  5. 75Dokutan Sōsan1840–1917lineage list predecessor
  6. 74Tankai Genshō1811–1898lineage list predecessor
  7. 73Karyō Zuika1790–1848lineage list predecessor
  8. 72Myōki Sōseki1774–1848lineage list predecessor
  9. 71Takujū Kosen1760–1833lineage list predecessor
  10. 70Gasan Jitō1727–1797lineage list predecessor
  11. 69Hakuin Ekaku1686–1768lineage list predecessor
  12. 68Dōkyō Etan1642–1721lineage list predecessor
  13. 67Shidō Bunan1603–1676lineage list predecessor
  14. 66Gudō Tōshoku1577–1661lineage list predecessor
  15. 65Yōzan Keiyō1559–1629lineage list predecessor
  16. 64Tōzen Sōshin1532–1602lineage list predecessor
  17. 63Ian Chisatsu1514–1587lineage list predecessor
  18. 62Senshō Zuisho?–?lineage list predecessor
  19. 61Kōho Genkun?–1524lineage list predecessor
  20. 60Taiga Tankyō?–1518lineage list predecessor
  21. 59Tōyō Eichō1428–1504lineage list predecessor
  22. 58Sekkō Sōshin1408–1486lineage list predecessor
  23. 57Giten GenshōDates not yet recordedlineage list predecessor
  24. 56Nippō Shōshun1367–1448lineage list predecessor
  25. 55Muin Sōin1326–1410lineage list predecessor
  26. 54Juō Sōhitsu1296–1380lineage list predecessor
  27. 53Kanzan Egen1277–1360lineage list predecessor
  28. 52Shūhō Myōchō1282–1337lineage list predecessor
  29. 51Nampo Jōmyō1235–1308indirect traditional path
  30. 50Huguo Jingyuan1094–1146traditional lineage
  31. 49Yuanwu Keqin1063–1135lineage list predecessor
  32. 48Wuzu Fayan1024–1104lineage list predecessor
  33. 47Baiyun Shouduan1025–1072lineage list predecessor
  34. 46Yangqi Fanghui992–1046lineage list predecessor
  35. 45Shishuang Chuyuan986–1039lineage list predecessor
  36. 44Fenyang Shanzhao947–1024traditional lineage
  37. 43Shoushan Xingnian926–traditional lineage
  38. 42Fengxue Yanzhao896–973lineage list predecessor
  39. 41Nanyuan Huiyong860–930lineage list predecessor
  40. 40Xinghua Cunjiang830–888lineage list predecessor
  41. 39Linji Yixuan866–866lineage list predecessor
  42. 38Huangbo Xiyun850–850lineage list predecessor
  43. 37Baizhang Huaihai720–814lineage list predecessor
  44. 36Mazu Daoyi709–788traditional lineage
  45. 35Nanyue Huairang677–744lineage list predecessor
  46. 34Dajian Huineng638–713traditional lineage
  47. 33Daman Hongren601–674traditional lineage
  48. 32Dayi Daoxin580–651traditional lineage
  49. 31Jianzhi Sengcan?–606traditional lineage
  50. 30Dazu Huike487–593traditional lineage
  51. 29Bodhidharma?–532Denkoroku · Ancestor 28Wikipedia lineage chart
  52. 28Hanyattara (Prajñādhāra/Prajñātāra 般若多羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 27 · Hannyataratraditional lineage
  53. 27Funyomitta (Puṇyamitra 不如密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 26 · Funyomitsutatraditional lineage
  54. 26Bashashita (Basiasita/Vasi Astia 婆舍斯多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 25 · Bashashitatraditional lineage
  55. 25Shishibodai (Aryasimha/Simha Bhikshu/Siṃhabodhi 師子菩提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 24 · Shishitraditional lineage
  56. 24Kakurokuna (Haklenayashas 鶴勒那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 23 · Kakurokunatraditional lineage
  57. 23Manura (Manorata/Manorhita/Manothata 摩拏羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 22 · Manuratraditional lineage
  58. 22Bashubanzu (Vasubandhu 世親, 天親, 婆修盤頭)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 21 · Bashubanzutraditional lineage
  59. 21Shayata (Jayata/Shayata 闍夜多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 20 · Shayatatraditional lineage
  60. 20Kumorata (Kumārata/Kumāralāta 鳩摩羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 19 · Kumoratatraditional lineage
  61. 19Kayashata (Gayashāta 僧伽舍多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 18 · Kayashatatraditional lineage
  62. 18Sōgyanandai (Saṃghanandi 僧伽難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 17 · Sôgyanandaitraditional lineage
  63. 17Ragorata (Rāhulata/Rāhulabhadra 羅睺羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 16 · Ragoratatraditional lineage
  64. 16Kanadaiba (Kāṇadeva 迦那提婆 (提婆), 聖天)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 15 · Kanadaibatraditional lineage
  65. 15Nagyaharajuna (Nāgārjuna 龍樹, 那伽閼樹那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 14 · Ryûjutraditional lineage
  66. 14Kabimora (Kapimala 迦毘摩羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 13 · Kabimoratraditional lineage
  67. 13Anabotei (Ānabodhi/Ashvaghoṣa 阿那菩提, 馬鳴)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 12 · Memyôtraditional lineage
  68. 12Funayasha (Puṇyayashas 富那夜奢)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 11 · Funayashatraditional lineage
  69. 11Barishiba (Pārshva 婆栗濕婆, 脅尊者)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 10 · Kyôtraditional lineage
  70. 10Fudamitta (Buddhamitra 浮陀密多, 佛陀密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 9 · Fudamitsutatraditional lineage
  71. 09Butsudanandai (Buddhanandi 浮陀難提, 佛陀難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 8 · Buddhanandaitraditional lineage
  72. 08Bashumitsu (Vasumitra 婆須密)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 7 · Bashumitsutatraditional lineage
  73. 07Mishaka (Micchaka/Mishaka 彌遮迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 6 · Mishakatraditional lineage
  74. 06Daitaka (Dhrtaka/Dhītika 提多迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 5 · Daitakatraditional lineage
  75. 05Ubakikuta (Upagupta 優婆掬多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 4 · Ubakikutatraditional lineage
  76. 04Shōnawashu (Shanakavāsa/Shānavāsin 商那和修)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 3 · Shônawashutraditional lineage
  77. 03Ananda (Ānanda 阿難陀)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 2 · Anandatraditional lineage
  78. 02Makakashō (Mahākāshyapa 摩訶迦葉)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 1 · MahakashyapaDenkoroku lineage
  79. 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. 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