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Daowu Yuanzhi

Also known as Dôgo Enchi · Tao-wu Yüan-chih · Zongzhi · Dôgo

Transmission from
Unknown
Mapped lineage from
Yaoshan Weiyan
Born
769
Died
835
Source records
3

Tradition labels in the sources

  • Chan / Zen ancestor lineage map
  • Chinese Chan

Koan appearances

Mentioned in these koans

Lineage claims

Teachers and predecessors

  • Yaoshan Weiyanchan ancestors map teacher student · source asserted map connection

Students and successors

  • Shishuang Qingzhuchan ancestors map teacher student · source asserted map connection

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Communities and resources

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  1. Daowu Yuanzhi, "Zongzhi" ↗historical book index · table of contents, page 166 · retrieved 2026-08-21
  2. Daowu Yuanzhi ↗romanization crosswalk · romanization table line 41 · retrieved 2026-08-21
  3. Daowu Yuanzhi ↗chan ancestors map node · page 1, ancestor box 51 · retrieved 2026-08-21