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Niutou Farong

Also known as Farong · Gozu Hôyû · Niu-t'ou Fa-jung

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Unknown
Mapped lineage from
Dayi Daoxin
Born
594
Died
657
Source records
3

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  • Chan / Zen ancestor lineage map
  • Chinese Chan

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  • Dayi Daoxinchan ancestors map teacher student · source asserted map connection

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  1. Niutou Farong ↗historical book index · table of contents, page 38 · retrieved 2026-08-21
  2. Niutou Farong ↗romanization crosswalk · romanization table line 139 · retrieved 2026-08-21
  3. Niutou Farong ↗chan ancestors map node · page 1, ancestor box 5 · retrieved 2026-08-21