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Hongzhi Zhengjue

Also known as Hung-chih Chêng-chüeh · Tiantong · Wanshi Shôgaku · Wanshi

Transmission from
Unknown
Mapped lineage from
Danxia Zichun
Born
1091
Died
1157
Source records
5

Tradition labels in the sources

  • Chan / Zen ancestor lineage map
  • Chinese Chan
  • Wikipedia attributed Zen lineage chart

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  • Danxia Zichunchan ancestors map teacher student · source asserted map connection

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  1. Hongzhi Zhengjue, "Tiantong" ↗historical book index · table of contents, page 454 · retrieved 2026-08-21
  2. Hongzhi Zhengjue ↗romanization crosswalk · romanization table line 81 · retrieved 2026-08-21
  3. Hongzhi Zhengjue ↗chan ancestors map node · page 1, ancestor box 162 · retrieved 2026-08-21
  4. Hongzhi Zhengjue ↗wikipedia lineage chart node · chart table 9, row 17 · retrieved 2026-08-23
  5. Hongzhi Zhengjue ↗wikipedia lineage chart node · chart table 10, row 17 · retrieved 2026-08-23