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Haizhou Puci

1355–1450

Rinzai Zen

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

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  1. 62Haizhou Puci1355–1450lineage list predecessor
  2. 61Xubai Huichan1372–1441lineage list predecessor
  3. 60Baozhang Puchi?–?lineage list predecessor
  4. 59Wanfeng Shiwei1303–1381lineage list predecessor
  5. 58Qianyan Yuanzhang1284–1357lineage list predecessor
  6. 57Zhongfeng Mingben1263–1323lineage list predecessor
  7. 56Gaofeng Yuanmiao1238–1295lineage list predecessor
  8. 55Xueyan Zuqin1215–1287lineage list predecessor
  9. 54Wuzhun Shifan1177–1249lineage list predecessor
  10. 53Poan Zuxian1136–1211lineage list predecessor
  11. 52Mian Xianjie1118–1186lineage list predecessor
  12. 51Yingan Tanhua1103–1163lineage list predecessor
  13. 50Huqiu Shaolong1077–1136lineage list predecessor
  14. 49Yuanwu Keqin1063–1135lineage list predecessor
  15. 48Wuzu Fayan1024–1104lineage list predecessor
  16. 47Baiyun Shouduan1025–1072lineage list predecessor
  17. 46Yangqi Fanghui992–1046lineage list predecessor
  18. 45Shishuang Chuyuan986–1039lineage list predecessor
  19. 44Fenyang Shanzhao947–1024traditional lineage
  20. 43Shoushan Xingnian926–traditional lineage
  21. 42Fengxue Yanzhao896–973lineage list predecessor
  22. 41Nanyuan Huiyong860–930lineage list predecessor
  23. 40Xinghua Cunjiang830–888lineage list predecessor
  24. 39Linji Yixuan866–866lineage list predecessor
  25. 38Huangbo Xiyun850–850lineage list predecessor
  26. 37Baizhang Huaihai720–814lineage list predecessor
  27. 36Mazu Daoyi709–788traditional lineage
  28. 35Nanyue Huairang677–744lineage list predecessor
  29. 34Dajian Huineng638–713traditional lineage
  30. 33Daman Hongren601–674traditional lineage
  31. 32Dayi Daoxin580–651traditional lineage
  32. 31Jianzhi Sengcan?–606traditional lineage
  33. 30Dazu Huike487–593traditional lineage
  34. 29Bodhidharma?–532Denkoroku · Ancestor 28Wikipedia lineage chart
  35. 28Hanyattara (Prajñādhāra/Prajñātāra 般若多羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 27 · Hannyataratraditional lineage
  36. 27Funyomitta (Puṇyamitra 不如密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 26 · Funyomitsutatraditional lineage
  37. 26Bashashita (Basiasita/Vasi Astia 婆舍斯多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 25 · Bashashitatraditional lineage
  38. 25Shishibodai (Aryasimha/Simha Bhikshu/Siṃhabodhi 師子菩提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 24 · Shishitraditional lineage
  39. 24Kakurokuna (Haklenayashas 鶴勒那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 23 · Kakurokunatraditional lineage
  40. 23Manura (Manorata/Manorhita/Manothata 摩拏羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 22 · Manuratraditional lineage
  41. 22Bashubanzu (Vasubandhu 世親, 天親, 婆修盤頭)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 21 · Bashubanzutraditional lineage
  42. 21Shayata (Jayata/Shayata 闍夜多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 20 · Shayatatraditional lineage
  43. 20Kumorata (Kumārata/Kumāralāta 鳩摩羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 19 · Kumoratatraditional lineage
  44. 19Kayashata (Gayashāta 僧伽舍多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 18 · Kayashatatraditional lineage
  45. 18Sōgyanandai (Saṃghanandi 僧伽難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 17 · Sôgyanandaitraditional lineage
  46. 17Ragorata (Rāhulata/Rāhulabhadra 羅睺羅多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 16 · Ragoratatraditional lineage
  47. 16Kanadaiba (Kāṇadeva 迦那提婆 (提婆), 聖天)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 15 · Kanadaibatraditional lineage
  48. 15Nagyaharajuna (Nāgārjuna 龍樹, 那伽閼樹那)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 14 · Ryûjutraditional lineage
  49. 14Kabimora (Kapimala 迦毘摩羅)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 13 · Kabimoratraditional lineage
  50. 13Anabotei (Ānabodhi/Ashvaghoṣa 阿那菩提, 馬鳴)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 12 · Memyôtraditional lineage
  51. 12Funayasha (Puṇyayashas 富那夜奢)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 11 · Funayashatraditional lineage
  52. 11Barishiba (Pārshva 婆栗濕婆, 脅尊者)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 10 · Kyôtraditional lineage
  53. 10Fudamitta (Buddhamitra 浮陀密多, 佛陀密多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 9 · Fudamitsutatraditional lineage
  54. 09Butsudanandai (Buddhanandi 浮陀難提, 佛陀難提)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 8 · Buddhanandaitraditional lineage
  55. 08Bashumitsu (Vasumitra 婆須密)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 7 · Bashumitsutatraditional lineage
  56. 07Mishaka (Micchaka/Mishaka 彌遮迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 6 · Mishakatraditional lineage
  57. 06Daitaka (Dhrtaka/Dhītika 提多迦)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 5 · Daitakatraditional lineage
  58. 05Ubakikuta (Upagupta 優婆掬多)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 4 · Ubakikutatraditional lineage
  59. 04Shōnawashu (Shanakavāsa/Shānavāsin 商那和修)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 3 · Shônawashutraditional lineage
  60. 03Ananda (Ānanda 阿難陀)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 2 · Anandatraditional lineage
  61. 02Makakashō (Mahākāshyapa 摩訶迦葉)Dates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Ancestor 1 · MahakashyapaDenkoroku lineage
  62. 01Gautama BuddhaDates not yet recordedDenkoroku · Head Chapter · Shakyamuni Buddha

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2,204 matching claims

  1. Maezumi Taizan Hakuyū→Dennis Genpo MerzelWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims
  2. Tetsugen Bernard Glassman→Dennis Genpo Merzeltransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  3. Patrick (Pat) Seisho Shin'Un Hawk→Dan Dorseytransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  4. HARTMAN Blanche Zenkei→Seirin Barbara KohnWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  5. Nico/Niko Sojun Tenko Tydeman→Rob Daigan Riki Eckharttransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  6. Takujū Kosen→Hoshu Zemmyo, Dai'ien Shokakulisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  7. Barry Magid→Andrew Sono Tootelltransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  8. Shōgen Sengoku→Onzan Sengalineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  9. Jack Duffy→Lee Shieldstransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  10. Setchō Chikan→Tendō Nyojōtraditional lineage · traditional claim · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  11. Yamada Taishitsu Mumon Tsūsendō→Masataka Togalisted under lineage parent · relationship type requires editorial review · 1 source claim
  12. Wanfeng Shiwei→Baozhang Puchilineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 2 source claims · Terebess preferred
  13. WEITSMAN Mel Sojun→Dairyu Michael WengerWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  14. Taigen Shigen→Gisan Zenrailineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 5 source claims · Terebess preferred
  15. Roselyn Seiun-an Stone→Jan Millwoodtransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  16. Sheng Yen→Žarko AndričevićWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  17. Dennis Genpo Merzel→Oscar Sodo Zerafa Gregorytransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  18. Zoketsu Norman Fischer→Shinko Rick SloneWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim
  19. Tatsugen Chiō→Gyokuō Tatsujunlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  20. Kinen Hōryū→Daishitsu Chisenlineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 11 source claims · Terebess preferred
  21. Chōkai Ryōon→Daiei Shunkilineage list predecessor · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  22. Kevin Jiun Hunt→Cynthia Kin Ryu Tabernertransmitting teacher · machine parsed source code · 1 source claim
  23. Shengshou Nanyin→Suizhou Daoyuantraditional lineage · source asserted map connection · 1 source claim · Terebess preferred
  24. Zoketsu Norman Fischer→Myoshin Kate McCandlessWikipedia lineage chart · source asserted unverified · 1 source claim