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Ryōnen Myōzen

1184–1225

Rinzai Zen · traditional Zen lineage · Wikipedia attributed Zen lineage chart

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

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  1. 52Ryōnen Myōzen1184–1225lineage list predecessor
  2. 51Myōan Eisai1141–1215indirect traditional path
  3. 50Dahui Zonggao1089–1163traditional lineage
  4. 49Yuanwu Keqin1063–1135lineage list predecessor
  5. 48Wuzu Fayan1024–1104lineage list predecessor
  6. 47Baiyun Shouduan1025–1072lineage list predecessor
  7. 46Yangqi Fanghui992–1046lineage list predecessor
  8. 45Shishuang Chuyuan986–1039lineage list predecessor
  9. 44Fenyang Shanzhao947–1024traditional lineage
  10. 43Shoushan Xingnian926–traditional lineage
  11. 42Fengxue Yanzhao896–973lineage list predecessor
  12. 41Nanyuan Huiyong860–930lineage list predecessor
  13. 40Xinghua Cunjiang830–888lineage list predecessor
  14. 39Linji Yixuan866–866lineage list predecessor
  15. 38Huangbo Xiyun850–850lineage list predecessor
  16. 37Baizhang Huaihai720–814lineage list predecessor
  17. 36Mazu Daoyi709–788traditional lineage
  18. 35Nanyue Huairang677–744lineage list predecessor
  19. 34Dajian Huineng638–713traditional lineage
  20. 33Daman Hongren601–674traditional lineage
  21. 32Dayi Daoxin580–651traditional lineage
  22. 31Jianzhi Sengcan?–606traditional lineage
  23. 30Dazu Huike487–593traditional lineage
  24. 29Bodhidharma?–532Denkoroku · Ancestor 28Wikipedia lineage chart
  25. 28Hanyattara (Prajñādhāra/Prajñātāra 般若多羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 27 · Hannyataratraditional lineage
  26. 27Funyomitta (Puṇyamitra 不如密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 26 · Funyomitsutatraditional lineage
  27. 26Bashashita (Basiasita/Vasi Astia 婆舍斯多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 25 · Bashashitatraditional lineage
  28. 25Shishibodai (Aryasimha/Simha Bhikshu/Siṃhabodhi 師子菩提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 24 · Shishitraditional lineage
  29. 24Kakurokuna (Haklenayashas 鶴勒那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 23 · Kakurokunatraditional lineage
  30. 23Manura (Manorata/Manorhita/Manothata 摩拏羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 22 · Manuratraditional lineage
  31. 22Bashubanzu (Vasubandhu 世親, 天親, 婆修盤頭)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 21 · Bashubanzutraditional lineage
  32. 21Shayata (Jayata/Shayata 闍夜多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 20 · Shayatatraditional lineage
  33. 20Kumorata (Kumārata/Kumāralāta 鳩摩羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 19 · Kumoratatraditional lineage
  34. 19Kayashata (Gayashāta 僧伽舍多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 18 · Kayashatatraditional lineage
  35. 18Sōgyanandai (Saṃghanandi 僧伽難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 17 · Sôgyanandaitraditional lineage
  36. 17Ragorata (Rāhulata/Rāhulabhadra 羅睺羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 16 · Ragoratatraditional lineage
  37. 16Kanadaiba (Kāṇadeva 迦那提婆 (提婆), 聖天)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 15 · Kanadaibatraditional lineage
  38. 15Nagyaharajuna (Nāgārjuna 龍樹, 那伽閼樹那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 14 · Ryûjutraditional lineage
  39. 14Kabimora (Kapimala 迦毘摩羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 13 · Kabimoratraditional lineage
  40. 13Anabotei (Ānabodhi/Ashvaghoṣa 阿那菩提, 馬鳴)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 12 · Memyôtraditional lineage
  41. 12Funayasha (Puṇyayashas 富那夜奢)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 11 · Funayashatraditional lineage
  42. 11Barishiba (Pārshva 婆栗濕婆, 脅尊者)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 10 · Kyôtraditional lineage
  43. 10Fudamitta (Buddhamitra 浮陀密多, 佛陀密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 9 · Fudamitsutatraditional lineage
  44. 09Butsudanandai (Buddhanandi 浮陀難提, 佛陀難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 8 · Buddhanandaitraditional lineage
  45. 08Bashumitsu (Vasumitra 婆須密)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 7 · Bashumitsutatraditional lineage
  46. 07Mishaka (Micchaka/Mishaka 彌遮迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 6 · Mishakatraditional lineage
  47. 06Daitaka (Dhrtaka/Dhītika 提多迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 5 · Daitakatraditional lineage
  48. 05Ubakikuta (Upagupta 優婆掬多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 4 · Ubakikutatraditional lineage
  49. 04Shōnawashu (Shanakavāsa/Shānavāsin 商那和修)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 3 · Shônawashutraditional lineage
  50. 03Ananda (Ānanda 阿難陀)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 2 · Anandatraditional lineage
  51. 02Makakashō (Mahākāshyapa 摩訶迦葉)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 1 · MahakashyapaDenkoroku lineage
  52. 01Gautama BuddhaDates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Head Chapter · Shakyamuni Buddha

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2,204 matching claims

  1. HARTMAN Blanche Zenkei→Baizan Cathleen WilliamsWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  2. Kohan Kokan→Tsu'o Sotetsulisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  3. Horin Ginan→Tsu'o Sotetsulisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  4. Ruben Habito→Joe Benenatetransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  5. Barry Magid→Claire Slemmertransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  6. Karyō Zuika→Tankai Genshōlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  7. Lew Richmond→Kuzan Peter SchiresonWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  8. Tenshin Reb Anderson→Zengyu Paul DiscoeWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  9. Kevin Jiun Hunt→Jeff Kōgen Seultransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  10. Mokuen E’an→Taibai Ehōlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  11. Arno Shu'Un-Ken Hess→Genevieve G Duffelltransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  12. Jōan Shōtō→San'ō Juinlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  13. James Ford→David Daean Rynicktransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  14. Gary Bowman→David Daean Rynicktransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  15. Taigen Shigen→Daisetsu Jō’enlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  16. Fengxian Daoshen→Lianhua Fengxiangtraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  17. Peter Bodhin Kjolhede→Jim Yusan Grahamtransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  18. Lanny Sevan Keido Sei'an Ross→Jim Yusan Grahamtransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  19. Sheng Yen→Zhengli GuoyuanWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  20. Biyan Xiangjie→Jizhou ChengyaoWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  21. Shimano Eidō Sotai→Kelly, Junpo Denislisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  22. Huanxiu Changrun→Cizhou FangnianWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  23. Zuigan Sōseki→Nowick Walterlisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  24. Kiku Christina Lehnherr→Yoen Rosmarie AuriauWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim