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2,289
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2,204
reconciled relationships
172
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Dahui Zonggao

1089–1163

Chan / Zen ancestor lineage map · Chinese Chan · Wikipedia attributed Zen lineage chart

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

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  1. 50Dahui Zonggao1089–1163traditional lineage
  2. 49Yuanwu Keqin1063–1135lineage list predecessor
  3. 48Wuzu Fayan1024–1104lineage list predecessor
  4. 47Baiyun Shouduan1025–1072lineage list predecessor
  5. 46Yangqi Fanghui992–1046lineage list predecessor
  6. 45Shishuang Chuyuan986–1039lineage list predecessor
  7. 44Fenyang Shanzhao947–1024traditional lineage
  8. 43Shoushan Xingnian926–traditional lineage
  9. 42Fengxue Yanzhao896–973lineage list predecessor
  10. 41Nanyuan Huiyong860–930lineage list predecessor
  11. 40Xinghua Cunjiang830–888lineage list predecessor
  12. 39Linji Yixuan866–866lineage list predecessor
  13. 38Huangbo Xiyun850–850lineage list predecessor
  14. 37Baizhang Huaihai720–814lineage list predecessor
  15. 36Mazu Daoyi709–788traditional lineage
  16. 35Nanyue Huairang677–744lineage list predecessor
  17. 34Dajian Huineng638–713traditional lineage
  18. 33Daman Hongren601–674traditional lineage
  19. 32Dayi Daoxin580–651traditional lineage
  20. 31Jianzhi Sengcan?–606traditional lineage
  21. 30Dazu Huike487–593traditional lineage
  22. 29Bodhidharma?–532Denkoroku · Ancestor 28Wikipedia lineage chart
  23. 28Hanyattara (Prajñādhāra/Prajñātāra 般若多羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 27 · Hannyataratraditional lineage
  24. 27Funyomitta (Puṇyamitra 不如密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 26 · Funyomitsutatraditional lineage
  25. 26Bashashita (Basiasita/Vasi Astia 婆舍斯多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 25 · Bashashitatraditional lineage
  26. 25Shishibodai (Aryasimha/Simha Bhikshu/Siṃhabodhi 師子菩提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 24 · Shishitraditional lineage
  27. 24Kakurokuna (Haklenayashas 鶴勒那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 23 · Kakurokunatraditional lineage
  28. 23Manura (Manorata/Manorhita/Manothata 摩拏羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 22 · Manuratraditional lineage
  29. 22Bashubanzu (Vasubandhu 世親, 天親, 婆修盤頭)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 21 · Bashubanzutraditional lineage
  30. 21Shayata (Jayata/Shayata 闍夜多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 20 · Shayatatraditional lineage
  31. 20Kumorata (Kumārata/Kumāralāta 鳩摩羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 19 · Kumoratatraditional lineage
  32. 19Kayashata (Gayashāta 僧伽舍多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 18 · Kayashatatraditional lineage
  33. 18Sōgyanandai (Saṃghanandi 僧伽難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 17 · Sôgyanandaitraditional lineage
  34. 17Ragorata (Rāhulata/Rāhulabhadra 羅睺羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 16 · Ragoratatraditional lineage
  35. 16Kanadaiba (Kāṇadeva 迦那提婆 (提婆), 聖天)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 15 · Kanadaibatraditional lineage
  36. 15Nagyaharajuna (Nāgārjuna 龍樹, 那伽閼樹那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 14 · Ryûjutraditional lineage
  37. 14Kabimora (Kapimala 迦毘摩羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 13 · Kabimoratraditional lineage
  38. 13Anabotei (Ānabodhi/Ashvaghoṣa 阿那菩提, 馬鳴)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 12 · Memyôtraditional lineage
  39. 12Funayasha (Puṇyayashas 富那夜奢)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 11 · Funayashatraditional lineage
  40. 11Barishiba (Pārshva 婆栗濕婆, 脅尊者)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 10 · Kyôtraditional lineage
  41. 10Fudamitta (Buddhamitra 浮陀密多, 佛陀密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 9 · Fudamitsutatraditional lineage
  42. 09Butsudanandai (Buddhanandi 浮陀難提, 佛陀難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 8 · Buddhanandaitraditional lineage
  43. 08Bashumitsu (Vasumitra 婆須密)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 7 · Bashumitsutatraditional lineage
  44. 07Mishaka (Micchaka/Mishaka 彌遮迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 6 · Mishakatraditional lineage
  45. 06Daitaka (Dhrtaka/Dhītika 提多迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 5 · Daitakatraditional lineage
  46. 05Ubakikuta (Upagupta 優婆掬多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 4 · Ubakikutatraditional lineage
  47. 04Shōnawashu (Shanakavāsa/Shānavāsin 商那和修)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 3 · Shônawashutraditional lineage
  48. 03Ananda (Ānanda 阿難陀)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 2 · Anandatraditional lineage
  49. 02Makakashō (Mahākāshyapa 摩訶迦葉)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 1 · MahakashyapaDenkoroku lineage
  50. 01Gautama BuddhaDates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Head Chapter · Shakyamuni Buddha

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. Yamada Kōun Zenshin→Viktor Yuun-ken Loew (Löw)Wikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims
  2. Kasan Zenryō→Sōhan Genhōlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  3. Daikyu Eho, Genshu→Daiun Rinzeilisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  4. Yamada Kōun Zenshin→Elaine Koun-An MacinnesWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims
  5. Pat Phelan→Jakuko Mo FerrellWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  6. Daisetsu Teitarō Suzuki→Shaku Tetsuō Sōkatsulineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  7. Tetsugen Bernard Glassman→Barbara Salaam Wegmuellertransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  8. Igan Shūtetsu→Tōsui Unkeilineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  9. Robert Kennedy→Gregory Hosho Abelstransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  10. Tessan Shikaku→Keigan Eishōlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 11 source claims · Terebess preferred
  11. Dennis Genpo Merzel→Mary Ellen Seien Sloantransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  12. Al Fusho Rapaport→Frank Michael Seisho Diaztransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  13. Guishan Lingyou→Xiangyan Zhixiantraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  14. Nico/Niko Sojun Tenko Tydeman→Lolit Abhaya Gigen ten Hengeltransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  15. Pat Jikyo George→Bob Kollertransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  16. Dennis Genpo Merzel→Catherine Genno Pagestransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  17. Sydney Musai Walter→David Daishin Brightontransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  18. Shushan Kuangren→Huguo Shouchengtraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  19. Kengan Zen’etsu→Kogetsu Zenzailineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  20. Zoketsu Norman Fischer→John Kotatsu Roko BailesWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  21. Kyūhō Sosen→Mitsugai Sosetsulineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  22. Hakuin Ekaku→Tokolisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  23. Huitang Zuxin→Sixin Wuxintraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  24. Chūmyō Zenteki→Daisen Junchilineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred