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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.

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2,204
reconciled relationships
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Huitang Zuxin

1025–1100

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

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

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  1. 47Huitang Zuxin1025–1100traditional lineage
  2. 46Huanglong Huinan1002–1069traditional lineage
  3. 45Shishuang Chuyuan986–1039lineage list predecessor
  4. 44Fenyang Shanzhao947–1024traditional lineage
  5. 43Shoushan Xingnian926–traditional lineage
  6. 42Fengxue Yanzhao896–973lineage list predecessor
  7. 41Nanyuan Huiyong860–930lineage list predecessor
  8. 40Xinghua Cunjiang830–888lineage list predecessor
  9. 39Linji Yixuan866–866lineage list predecessor
  10. 38Huangbo Xiyun850–850lineage list predecessor
  11. 37Baizhang Huaihai720–814lineage list predecessor
  12. 36Mazu Daoyi709–788traditional lineage
  13. 35Nanyue Huairang677–744lineage list predecessor
  14. 34Dajian Huineng638–713traditional lineage
  15. 33Daman Hongren601–674traditional lineage
  16. 32Dayi Daoxin580–651traditional lineage
  17. 31Jianzhi Sengcan?–606traditional lineage
  18. 30Dazu Huike487–593traditional lineage
  19. 29Bodhidharma?–532Denkoroku · Ancestor 28Wikipedia lineage chart
  20. 28Hanyattara (Prajñādhāra/Prajñātāra 般若多羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 27 · Hannyataratraditional lineage
  21. 27Funyomitta (Puṇyamitra 不如密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 26 · Funyomitsutatraditional lineage
  22. 26Bashashita (Basiasita/Vasi Astia 婆舍斯多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 25 · Bashashitatraditional lineage
  23. 25Shishibodai (Aryasimha/Simha Bhikshu/Siṃhabodhi 師子菩提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 24 · Shishitraditional lineage
  24. 24Kakurokuna (Haklenayashas 鶴勒那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 23 · Kakurokunatraditional lineage
  25. 23Manura (Manorata/Manorhita/Manothata 摩拏羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 22 · Manuratraditional lineage
  26. 22Bashubanzu (Vasubandhu 世親, 天親, 婆修盤頭)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 21 · Bashubanzutraditional lineage
  27. 21Shayata (Jayata/Shayata 闍夜多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 20 · Shayatatraditional lineage
  28. 20Kumorata (Kumārata/Kumāralāta 鳩摩羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 19 · Kumoratatraditional lineage
  29. 19Kayashata (Gayashāta 僧伽舍多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 18 · Kayashatatraditional lineage
  30. 18Sōgyanandai (Saṃghanandi 僧伽難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 17 · Sôgyanandaitraditional lineage
  31. 17Ragorata (Rāhulata/Rāhulabhadra 羅睺羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 16 · Ragoratatraditional lineage
  32. 16Kanadaiba (Kāṇadeva 迦那提婆 (提婆), 聖天)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 15 · Kanadaibatraditional lineage
  33. 15Nagyaharajuna (Nāgārjuna 龍樹, 那伽閼樹那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 14 · Ryûjutraditional lineage
  34. 14Kabimora (Kapimala 迦毘摩羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 13 · Kabimoratraditional lineage
  35. 13Anabotei (Ānabodhi/Ashvaghoṣa 阿那菩提, 馬鳴)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 12 · Memyôtraditional lineage
  36. 12Funayasha (Puṇyayashas 富那夜奢)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 11 · Funayashatraditional lineage
  37. 11Barishiba (Pārshva 婆栗濕婆, 脅尊者)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 10 · Kyôtraditional lineage
  38. 10Fudamitta (Buddhamitra 浮陀密多, 佛陀密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 9 · Fudamitsutatraditional lineage
  39. 09Butsudanandai (Buddhanandi 浮陀難提, 佛陀難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 8 · Buddhanandaitraditional lineage
  40. 08Bashumitsu (Vasumitra 婆須密)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 7 · Bashumitsutatraditional lineage
  41. 07Mishaka (Micchaka/Mishaka 彌遮迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 6 · Mishakatraditional lineage
  42. 06Daitaka (Dhrtaka/Dhītika 提多迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 5 · Daitakatraditional lineage
  43. 05Ubakikuta (Upagupta 優婆掬多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 4 · Ubakikutatraditional lineage
  44. 04Shōnawashu (Shanakavāsa/Shānavāsin 商那和修)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 3 · Shônawashutraditional lineage
  45. 03Ananda (Ānanda 阿難陀)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 2 · Anandatraditional lineage
  46. 02Makakashō (Mahākāshyapa 摩訶迦葉)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 1 · MahakashyapaDenkoroku lineage
  47. 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. Takujū Kosen→Hogaku Sojulisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  2. Kokuho Kaigyoku→Kinshitsu Kaionlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  3. Furukawa Gyodo Taiko→Yasuda Tenzanlisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  4. Tanka Shijun→Chōro Seiryō [Shinketsu ~traditional lineage · traditional claim · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  5. Wendy Egyoku Nakao→John Daishin Buksbazentransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  6. Subhana Gyo Shin, Myo-Un-An Barzaghi→Maggie Seiryu Gluektransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  7. Guan Dōten→Taishū Eihalineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  8. Ketsuzan Tetsuei→Hōshi Sōonlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  9. Myoan Grace Schireson→Myosho Baika Pratt-HeatonDharma transmission · explicit source statement unverified · 1 source claim
  10. Cuiwei Wuxue→Touzi Datongtraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  11. Cecilie Go'En An Lander→Richard Herpstransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  12. Takujū Kosen→Gyo'o Gensetsu, Shinkan Jisholisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  13. Xuefeng Yicun→Baofu Congzhantraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  14. Peter Bodhin Kjolhede→Matt Teshin Swegertransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  15. Lanny Sevan Keido Sei'an Ross→Matt Teshin Swegertransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  16. Zhimen Guangzuo→Xuedou Chongxiantraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  17. Yamamoto Genpō Giyū→Fujimori Kozenlisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  18. Dasui Yuanjing→Kuoan Shiyuanlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  19. Senzan Yōshin→Kasan Senkailineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  20. Yamada Kōun Zenshin→Ludwigis Kōun-an FabianWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims
  21. Tetsugen Bernard Glassman→Fleet Shinryu Maulltransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  22. Chō’un Katsusō→Raishū Daishinlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  23. Gettei Yōden→Fumetsu Tannenlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  24. Charlotte Joko Beck→Ezra Shinkoku Baydatransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim