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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.

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. Dokuon Jōshu→Banryū Zensolineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  2. Subhana Gyo Shin, Myo-Un-An Barzaghi→Sexton Burketransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  3. Funyō Zenshō→Sekisō Soentraditional lineage · traditional claim · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  4. Reisai Emon→Tokuzui Tenrinlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  5. Willigis Koun-ken Jäger→Rene Neudeckertransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  6. Shūhō Myōchō→Kanzan Egenlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 5 source claims · Terebess preferred
  7. Huanglong Huinan→Huitang Zuxintraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 3 source claims · Terebess preferred
  8. Daido Don'e→To'un Zengilisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  9. Tōzen Sōshin→Yōzan Keiyōlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 4 source claims · Terebess preferred
  10. Melissa Myozen Blacker→Robert Ryūdō Tetsumu Waldingertransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  11. Kasan Senkai→Sen nō Ekakulineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  12. Philip Kapleau→Albert LowWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims
  13. Kosen Baidō→Gyakushitsu Sojunlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  14. Sosan Genkyō→Gisen Monetsulisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  15. Kanadaiba (Kāṇadeva 迦那提婆 (提婆), 聖天)→Ragorata (Rāhulata/Rāhulabhadra 羅睺羅多)traditional lineage · traditional claim · 3 source claims · Terebess preferred
  16. Wansong Xingxiu→Xueting FuyuWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  17. Keido Les Kaye→Om Devi ReynoldsWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  18. Philip Kapleau→Lawson David SachterWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims
  19. Gyokuko Carlson→Domyo BurkDharma transmission · explicit source statement unverified · 1 source claim
  20. Philip Kapleau→Richard ClarkeWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims
  21. Nico/Niko Sojun Tenko Tydeman→Demmers Jacky Shobogenzotransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  22. Eihei Dōgen→Koun Ejōlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 25 source claims · Terebess preferred
  23. Wendy Egyoku Nakao→Patricia Shingetsu Guzytransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  24. Yamada Kōun Zenshin→Ashida, Shoun-ken OsamuWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims