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Xiyuan Siming

Also known as Hsi-yüan Ssü-ming · Saiin Shimyô

Transmission from
Unknown
Mapped lineage from
Baoshou Yanzhao
Born
Not recorded
Died
Not recorded
Source records
3

Tradition labels in the sources

  • Chan / Zen ancestor lineage map
  • Chinese Chan

Lineage claims

Teachers and predecessors

  • Baoshou Yanzhaochan ancestors map teacher student · source asserted map connection

Students and successors

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Communities and resources

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Further reading

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Where this record came from

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  1. Xiyuan Siming ↗historical book index · table of contents, page 275 · retrieved 2026-08-21
  2. Xiyuan Siming ↗romanization crosswalk · romanization table line 194 · retrieved 2026-08-21
  3. Xiyuan Siming ↗chan ancestors map node · page 1, ancestor box 90 · retrieved 2026-08-21