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Myōan Eisai

1141–1215

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

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

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  1. 51Myōan Eisai1141–1215indirect traditional path
  2. 50Dahui Zonggao1089–1163traditional lineage
  3. 49Yuanwu Keqin1063–1135lineage list predecessor
  4. 48Wuzu Fayan1024–1104lineage list predecessor
  5. 47Baiyun Shouduan1025–1072lineage list predecessor
  6. 46Yangqi Fanghui992–1046lineage list predecessor
  7. 45Shishuang Chuyuan986–1039lineage list predecessor
  8. 44Fenyang Shanzhao947–1024traditional lineage
  9. 43Shoushan Xingnian926–traditional lineage
  10. 42Fengxue Yanzhao896–973lineage list predecessor
  11. 41Nanyuan Huiyong860–930lineage list predecessor
  12. 40Xinghua Cunjiang830–888lineage list predecessor
  13. 39Linji Yixuan866–866lineage list predecessor
  14. 38Huangbo Xiyun850–850lineage list predecessor
  15. 37Baizhang Huaihai720–814lineage list predecessor
  16. 36Mazu Daoyi709–788traditional lineage
  17. 35Nanyue Huairang677–744lineage list predecessor
  18. 34Dajian Huineng638–713traditional lineage
  19. 33Daman Hongren601–674traditional lineage
  20. 32Dayi Daoxin580–651traditional lineage
  21. 31Jianzhi Sengcan?–606traditional lineage
  22. 30Dazu Huike487–593traditional lineage
  23. 29Bodhidharma?–532Denkoroku · Ancestor 28Wikipedia lineage chart
  24. 28Hanyattara (Prajñādhāra/Prajñātāra 般若多羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 27 · Hannyataratraditional lineage
  25. 27Funyomitta (Puṇyamitra 不如密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 26 · Funyomitsutatraditional lineage
  26. 26Bashashita (Basiasita/Vasi Astia 婆舍斯多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 25 · Bashashitatraditional lineage
  27. 25Shishibodai (Aryasimha/Simha Bhikshu/Siṃhabodhi 師子菩提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 24 · Shishitraditional lineage
  28. 24Kakurokuna (Haklenayashas 鶴勒那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 23 · Kakurokunatraditional lineage
  29. 23Manura (Manorata/Manorhita/Manothata 摩拏羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 22 · Manuratraditional lineage
  30. 22Bashubanzu (Vasubandhu 世親, 天親, 婆修盤頭)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 21 · Bashubanzutraditional lineage
  31. 21Shayata (Jayata/Shayata 闍夜多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 20 · Shayatatraditional lineage
  32. 20Kumorata (Kumārata/Kumāralāta 鳩摩羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 19 · Kumoratatraditional lineage
  33. 19Kayashata (Gayashāta 僧伽舍多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 18 · Kayashatatraditional lineage
  34. 18Sōgyanandai (Saṃghanandi 僧伽難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 17 · Sôgyanandaitraditional lineage
  35. 17Ragorata (Rāhulata/Rāhulabhadra 羅睺羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 16 · Ragoratatraditional lineage
  36. 16Kanadaiba (Kāṇadeva 迦那提婆 (提婆), 聖天)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 15 · Kanadaibatraditional lineage
  37. 15Nagyaharajuna (Nāgārjuna 龍樹, 那伽閼樹那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 14 · Ryûjutraditional lineage
  38. 14Kabimora (Kapimala 迦毘摩羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 13 · Kabimoratraditional lineage
  39. 13Anabotei (Ānabodhi/Ashvaghoṣa 阿那菩提, 馬鳴)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 12 · Memyôtraditional lineage
  40. 12Funayasha (Puṇyayashas 富那夜奢)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 11 · Funayashatraditional lineage
  41. 11Barishiba (Pārshva 婆栗濕婆, 脅尊者)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 10 · Kyôtraditional lineage
  42. 10Fudamitta (Buddhamitra 浮陀密多, 佛陀密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 9 · Fudamitsutatraditional lineage
  43. 09Butsudanandai (Buddhanandi 浮陀難提, 佛陀難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 8 · Buddhanandaitraditional lineage
  44. 08Bashumitsu (Vasumitra 婆須密)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 7 · Bashumitsutatraditional lineage
  45. 07Mishaka (Micchaka/Mishaka 彌遮迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 6 · Mishakatraditional lineage
  46. 06Daitaka (Dhrtaka/Dhītika 提多迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 5 · Daitakatraditional lineage
  47. 05Ubakikuta (Upagupta 優婆掬多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 4 · Ubakikutatraditional lineage
  48. 04Shōnawashu (Shanakavāsa/Shānavāsin 商那和修)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 3 · Shônawashutraditional lineage
  49. 03Ananda (Ānanda 阿難陀)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 2 · Anandatraditional lineage
  50. 02Makakashō (Mahākāshyapa 摩訶迦葉)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 1 · MahakashyapaDenkoroku lineage
  51. 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. Paul Kuzan Genki Kahn→Eran Varditransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  2. [靈庵宗鷲] Ryōan Sōju→[祥屋盛吉] Shō'oku Seikichilineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  3. Rinjō Koshin→Shunjō Yōrinlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  4. Peter Bodhin Kjolhede→Manuel Carpiotransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  5. Francisco Genkoji "Paco" Lugoviña (Lugovina)→Joaqin Ryusho Salazartransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  6. John Daidō Loori→Konrad Ryushin Marchajtransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  7. Hozan Alan Senauke→Kenshin Catherine CascadeWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  8. Shosan Victoria Austin→Konin CardenasWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  9. Wuzhun Shifan→Mugaku Sogenlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  10. Margaret Bushin Koan Syverson→Flint Sparkstransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  11. HARTMAN Blanche Zenkei→Flint SparksWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  12. Gary Zochi Faysash→ANN GEIDO (b. 20 Apr 1954-) GROSSMANtransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  13. Mary Jise Jaksch→Shona Piercetransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  14. Kanja Odland→Mitra Virtaperkotransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  15. Mikael Sante Poromaa→Mitra Virtaperkotransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  16. Zenshin Greg Fain→Gyokujun Susan SpencerWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  17. Yamamoto Genpō Giyū→Immari Beijolisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  18. Ōbaku Kiun→Rinzai Gigentraditional lineage · traditional claim · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  19. Nampo Jōmyō→Shūhō Myōchōlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 6 source claims · Terebess preferred
  20. Eran Vardi→Ricardo Daikyo Mitsugen Petronitransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  21. Mugai Keigon→Nenshitsu Yokakulineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  22. Hogen Bays→Amy Kisei Costenbadertransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  23. Gōhō Dōtetsu→Setsugan Dō’enlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  24. John Tarrant→Craig Eishu Twentymantransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim