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See where every teacher sits in the stream.

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
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Doushuai Congyue

1024–1104

Chan / Zen ancestor lineage map · Chinese Chan

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

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  1. 48Doushuai Congyue1024–1104traditional lineage
  2. 47Yunan Kewen1025–1102traditional lineage
  3. 46Huanglong Huinan1002–1069traditional lineage
  4. 45Shishuang Chuyuan986–1039lineage list predecessor
  5. 44Fenyang Shanzhao947–1024traditional lineage
  6. 43Shoushan Xingnian926–traditional lineage
  7. 42Fengxue Yanzhao896–973lineage list predecessor
  8. 41Nanyuan Huiyong860–930lineage list predecessor
  9. 40Xinghua Cunjiang830–888lineage list predecessor
  10. 39Linji Yixuan866–866lineage list predecessor
  11. 38Huangbo Xiyun850–850lineage list predecessor
  12. 37Baizhang Huaihai720–814lineage list predecessor
  13. 36Mazu Daoyi709–788traditional lineage
  14. 35Nanyue Huairang677–744lineage list predecessor
  15. 34Dajian Huineng638–713traditional lineage
  16. 33Daman Hongren601–674traditional lineage
  17. 32Dayi Daoxin580–651traditional lineage
  18. 31Jianzhi Sengcan?–606traditional lineage
  19. 30Dazu Huike487–593traditional lineage
  20. 29Bodhidharma?–532Denkoroku · Ancestor 28Wikipedia lineage chart
  21. 28Hanyattara (Prajñādhāra/Prajñātāra 般若多羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 27 · Hannyataratraditional lineage
  22. 27Funyomitta (Puṇyamitra 不如密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 26 · Funyomitsutatraditional lineage
  23. 26Bashashita (Basiasita/Vasi Astia 婆舍斯多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 25 · Bashashitatraditional lineage
  24. 25Shishibodai (Aryasimha/Simha Bhikshu/Siṃhabodhi 師子菩提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 24 · Shishitraditional lineage
  25. 24Kakurokuna (Haklenayashas 鶴勒那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 23 · Kakurokunatraditional lineage
  26. 23Manura (Manorata/Manorhita/Manothata 摩拏羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 22 · Manuratraditional lineage
  27. 22Bashubanzu (Vasubandhu 世親, 天親, 婆修盤頭)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 21 · Bashubanzutraditional lineage
  28. 21Shayata (Jayata/Shayata 闍夜多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 20 · Shayatatraditional lineage
  29. 20Kumorata (Kumārata/Kumāralāta 鳩摩羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 19 · Kumoratatraditional lineage
  30. 19Kayashata (Gayashāta 僧伽舍多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 18 · Kayashatatraditional lineage
  31. 18Sōgyanandai (Saṃghanandi 僧伽難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 17 · Sôgyanandaitraditional lineage
  32. 17Ragorata (Rāhulata/Rāhulabhadra 羅睺羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 16 · Ragoratatraditional lineage
  33. 16Kanadaiba (Kāṇadeva 迦那提婆 (提婆), 聖天)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 15 · Kanadaibatraditional lineage
  34. 15Nagyaharajuna (Nāgārjuna 龍樹, 那伽閼樹那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 14 · Ryûjutraditional lineage
  35. 14Kabimora (Kapimala 迦毘摩羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 13 · Kabimoratraditional lineage
  36. 13Anabotei (Ānabodhi/Ashvaghoṣa 阿那菩提, 馬鳴)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 12 · Memyôtraditional lineage
  37. 12Funayasha (Puṇyayashas 富那夜奢)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 11 · Funayashatraditional lineage
  38. 11Barishiba (Pārshva 婆栗濕婆, 脅尊者)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 10 · Kyôtraditional lineage
  39. 10Fudamitta (Buddhamitra 浮陀密多, 佛陀密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 9 · Fudamitsutatraditional lineage
  40. 09Butsudanandai (Buddhanandi 浮陀難提, 佛陀難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 8 · Buddhanandaitraditional lineage
  41. 08Bashumitsu (Vasumitra 婆須密)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 7 · Bashumitsutatraditional lineage
  42. 07Mishaka (Micchaka/Mishaka 彌遮迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 6 · Mishakatraditional lineage
  43. 06Daitaka (Dhrtaka/Dhītika 提多迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 5 · Daitakatraditional lineage
  44. 05Ubakikuta (Upagupta 優婆掬多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 4 · Ubakikutatraditional lineage
  45. 04Shōnawashu (Shanakavāsa/Shānavāsin 商那和修)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 3 · Shônawashutraditional lineage
  46. 03Ananda (Ānanda 阿難陀)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 2 · Anandatraditional lineage
  47. 02Makakashō (Mahākāshyapa 摩訶迦葉)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 1 · MahakashyapaDenkoroku lineage
  48. 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. Ruben Habito→Ruslan Sadyerevtransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  2. Tetsugen Bernard Glassman→Sousa Coentransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  3. Hōgen Tantei→Essen Shūchōlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  4. Yasutani Hakuun Ryōkō→Philip Kapleaulineage tree parent · source asserted unverified · 3 source claims · Terebess preferred
  5. Dennis Genpo Merzel→Judi Dell Kanchi Warrentransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  6. BARRY KAIGEN McMAHON→Steve Joshin Hickstransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  7. Takayama Taigan→Fukushima Keidolisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  8. Anne Seisen Saunders→Sara Koky Wilditransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  9. Tenshin Reb Anderson→Konjin Gaelyn GodwinWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  10. Baizhang Huaihai→Guishan Daantraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  11. Hashimoto (Rendō) Ekō→(大玄) 一光 Narasaki (Daigen) Ikkōlineage tree parent · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  12. Nikki Gentetsu→Yōzan Ryohalineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  13. Baika Andrea Heaton (Pratt)→Myogo Mary-Allen MacneilWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  14. Bill Boyle→Scott Mosestransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  15. Xutang Zhiyu→Nampo Jōmyōlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  16. Takuan Sōhō→Nampo Jōmyōlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  17. Huguo Jingyuan→Nampo Jōmyōindirect traditional path · source asserted generations omitted · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  18. Maidō Giken→Daian Onchūlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  19. Zoketsu Norman Fischer→Jishi Jeff BicknerWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  20. Randall Eiger→Timothy Bokushu Tuckertransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  21. Guishan Lingyou→Lingyun Zhiqintraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  22. Goten Dokei→Jitsuso Teijinlisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  23. Yamada Kōun Zenshin→Akira Ji'un-ken KubotaWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims
  24. Yasutani Hakuun Ryōkō→Akira Ji'un-ken KubotaWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims