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Gasan Jitō

1727–1797

Hakuin school / Rinzai Zen · Rinzai Zen · Wikipedia attributed Zen lineage chart

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

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