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Banzan Hoshaku   Panshan Baoji      
Basho Esei Pa-chiao Hui-ch'ing Bajiao Huizing      
Baso Do-itsu Ma-tsu Kiangsi Tao-i Mazu Daoyi 709-788 mp  
Bodhidharma P'u-t'i-ta-mo Putidamo     First Patriarch
Bokuju Chinson-shuku Chen Tsun-su (Mu-chou) Muzhou Daozong c 9C kt from: HuangboXiyun
Bokuju Chinson-shuku Mu-chou Tao-tsung        
Bokushu Doso (Domyo) Mu-chou Tao-tsung        
Bukko Nyoman   Foguang Ruman      
Busen Doshin Feng-hsien Tao-shen   885-958 kt from: Lo-han Kuei-ch'en
Bushun (Mujun) Shihan Wu-chun Shih-fan     ra from: Yangshan Huiji
Bussho Hotai   Fuxing Fatai 1043-1118 gncc from: Touzi Yiqing
Bussho Tokko Fo-chao Te-Kuang Fozhao Deguang 947-1024 yam from: Shoushan Xingnian
Busso Daikan Wu-chu Ta-kuan   1043-1121    
Butchi Tan'yu Fo-chih T'uan-yu   1121-1203 dum from: Ta-hui Tsung-kao
Butsugen Seion Fo-yen Ch'ing-yuan   1085-1150    
Butsugen Seion   Fuyan Qingyuan c 12C kt from: Yuanwu Keqin
Butsu-in Ryogen   Foyin Liaoyuan      
Chigan Chih-yen Zhiyan 600-677 dum from: Fa-jung
Chii Chih-wei Zhiwei 646-722 dum from: Fa-chih
Chimon Chih-men     ra  
Chimon Koso Chih-men Kuang-tso Zhimen Guangzu 1031 d. yam from: Hsiang-lin Ch'eng-yuan
Chin Sonshuku Ch-en Tsun-su   780-877    
Chisen Chih-hsien Zhixian 609-702 dum from: Hung-jen
Chisha Gen'an Chih-che Yuan-an        
Choan Ch'ang-an Changan      
Choka Dorin   Niaowo Daolin 515-577 kt  
Chokei Eryo Chang-ch'ing Hui-leng Changqing Huileng 854-932 ra from: Xuefeng Yicum
Chokei, Fukushu Dai-an Chang-ch'ing Ta-an Chanqing Daan 793-883 kt  
Chorei (Fukushu) Shutaku   Changquing Daan 1065-1123 kt  
Chorei Shutaku   Changling Shouzhuo c 11C kt  
Chosa Keijin Ch'ang-sha Ching-tsen Changsha Jingcen 868 d. yam from: Nanquan Puyuan
Chosa Keishin   Changsha Jingcen      
Chosetsu Shusai Chang-cho Hsiu-ts'ai Zhangzhuo Xiucai   ra from: Shih-shuang Ch'ing-ch
Chuho Myohon Chung-feng Ming-pen Zhongfeng Mingben   ra  
Daibai Hojo Ta-mei Fa-ch'ang Damei Fachang   ra  
Dai'e (Daikan) Eno Ta-chien Hui-neng Dajian Huineng 638-713   Sixth Patriarch
Dai-e Soko Ta-hui Tsung-kao Dahui Zonggao 837-909 kt from: Daman Hongren
Daigu Ta-yu Dayu   ra  
Dai-i Doshin Tao-hsin, Ta-i Dayi Daoxin 580-601 ra Fourth Patriarch
Daiman Konin (Gunin) Hung-jen, Ta-man Daman Hongren 602-675   Fifth Patriarch
Daiso Eka Hui-k'o, Ta-tsu Dazu Huike 487-593   Second Patriarch
Daitsu Chiso Ta-t'ung Chih-sheng Dadong Zhisheng 873-963 nw  
Daizui Ta-sui   769-835 ra from: Yaoshan Weiyan
Daizui Hoshin Ta-sui Fa-chen  Faisui Fazhen 1065-1135 ra from: Wuzu Fayan
Dangai Ryogi Tuan-ya Liao-i        
Do-an Dofu   Tongan Daopi     from: Zhenxie Qingliao
Do-an Kanshi   Tongan Guanzhi     from: Yunyan Tansheng
Dogo Enchi Tao-wu Yuan-chieh Daowu Yuanjie 1044-1091 dum from: Pao-feng K'o-wen
Dokutan Shokei Tu-chan Hsing-ying   1263-1334    
Dosen Tao-hsuan Daoxuan 580-651   Fourth Patriarch
Doshin Ta-i Tao-hsin Dayi Daoxin 580-651 kt Fourth Patriarch
dum Heinrich Dumoulin        
Echo Hui-chung     ra from: Zhaozhou Congshen
Echu Hui-chung Huizhong 683-769 dum from: Chih-wei
Eho Hui-fang Huifang d.775 ra  
Eka Hui-k'o Huike   iris Second Patriarch
Ekaku Hui-chiao Huijiao 1077-1136 yam from: Yuanwu Keqin
Engo Kokugon Yuan-wu K'o-ch'in Yuanwu Keqin 1254-1341 dum  
Enkan Hoen Yuan-chien Fa-yuan   ra    
Enkan Sai'an Yen-kuan Ch'i-an Yanguan Qian   ra from: Shoushan Xingnian
Eno, Daikan Hui-neng, Ta-chien Dajian Huineng 683-713   Sixth Patriarch
Esai     1121-1203 kt from: Dahui Zonggao
Esshu Kempo Yueh-chou Ch'ien-feng Yuezhou Qianfeng 1079-1152 yam from: K'ai-fu Tao-ning
Fu Daishi Fu Da-shih Fu Dashi 1067-1120    
Fujaku P'u-chi Puji 1026-1072    
Fuketsu Ensho Feng-hsueh Yen-chao Fengxue Yanzhao      
Fukugon Ryoga Fu-yen Liang-ya   991-1067    
Fukushu (Chokei) Dai-an   Chanqing Daan c 9C kt  
Fukushu, Chorei Shutaku   Changquing Daan      
Fun'yo Zensho Fen-yang Shan-chao Fenyang Shanzhao 896-973 yam from: Nanyuan Huiyong
Fusan Enkan Fu-shan Yuan-chien1     ra  
Fuyo Dokai   Furong Daokai c 9-10C kt  
Ganto Zenkatsu Yen-t'ou Ch'uan-huo Yantou Quanhuo d. 842 ra  
Gatsurin Shikan Ta-hung Tsu-cheng   1089-1163 yam from: Yuanwu Keqin
Gatsurin Shikan Yueh-lin Shih-kuan Yuelin Shiguan 1143-1217 yam from: Dongshan Liangjie
Genken Yokaku Yuan-hsien Yung-chiao   991-1067    
Gensa Shibi Hsuan-sha Hsi-pei Xuansha Shibei 1185-1269 nw from: Yunan Puyan
Genshin Eshin Sozu Yuancai 1263-1323 dum from: Kao-feng Yuan-miao
Genso Hsuan-su Xuansu
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Genso Gyotan Yuan-sou Hsing-tuan Yuansou Xingduan 1578-1657    
Getsurin Shikan Yueh-lin Shih-kuan Yuelin Shiguan   iris  
Gettan Zenka Yueh-an Shan-kuo Yuean Shanguo 1063-1135 yam from Wuzu Fayan
Gifuku I-fu Yifu 1535-1615    
gncc Gudo Nishijima&Chodo Cross        
Godai Mumyou Wu-t'ai Wu-ming     dum from: Sung-yuan Ch'ung-yueh
Godaisan Wu-t'ai-shan Wutaishan 722-793 dum  
Goko Keigen Hu-kuo Ching-yuan     dum from: Ching-shan Ju-yen
Gokoku Keigen Hu-kuo Ching-yuan Huguo Jingyuan 1094-1146 yam from: Yuanwu Keqin
Gonnyo Yen-yang   828-887 kt from: Deshan Xuanjian
Goso Hoen Wu-tsu Fa-yen Wuzu Fayan d. 1104 ra  
Goso Shikai Wu-tsu Shih-chieh   1024-1104 yam from: Baihui Zhouduan
Gotai Mumyo Wu-t'ai Wu-ming Wutai Wuming   iris  
Gozan Ao-shan Aoshan      
Gozo Hoyu Niu-t'ou Fa-yung Niutou Farong   dum from: P'u Chi
Gutei Chu-chih Juzhi c 8-9C kt from Yaoshan Weiyan
Gyoei Chuon Hsiao-ying Chung-wen     ra  
Haden Pu-tien Pudian   ra  
Hakuin Ekaku     1141-1215 yam  
Haku-un, Kai-e Shutan Pai-yun Shou-tuan Baihui Zhouduan   ra  
Hantan Fan-tan Fandan 594-657 dum  
Hantan Pan-tan Bandan d.811    
Haryo Kokan Pa-ling Hao-chien Baling Haojian 1025-1072 yam from: Yangqi Fanghui
Hoan Sosen P'o-an Tsu-hsien Poan Zuxian   ra  
Hobo Kokubun Pao-feng K'o-wen Baofeng Kewen   iris  
Hobo Kokumon Pao-feng K'o-wen     ra  
Hofuku Juten Pao-fu Ts'ung-chan Baofu Congzhan 1025-1102 yam from: Huanglong Huinan
Hogen Bun'eki (Mon'eki) Fa-yen Wen-i Fayan Wenyi      
Hoji Fa-chih Fachi 942-1017 nw  
Hokkan Kokan Po-chien Chu-chien Bojian Jujian 1136-1211 dum from: Mi-an Hsien-chieh
Hokoji P'ang Yun     ra  
Honei Nin'yu   Baoning Renyong 782-841 kt from: Yaoshan Weiyan
Hotatsu   Foda      
Hotei Pu-tai Budai 651-739 dum from: Shen-hsiu
Hoyu Fa-jung Farong 635-702 dum  
Hozu Pao-tzu Baozi d. 928 kt  
Hunan Hu-nan Hunan   dum from Yuan-wu K'o-chin
Hyakujo Ekai Pai-chang Huai-hai Baizhang Huaihai   ra  
Hyakujo Nehan Pai-chang Nieh-p'an Baizhang Niepan 749-814 kt from:`Mazu Daoyi
Ihaku   Weibo 1032-1083 gncc from: Dayang Jingxuan
I-ichi   Weiyi c 11-12C kt  
Ingen Ryuki Yin-yuan Lung-ch'i Yinyuan Longchi ra    
Inso Yin-tsung Yizong   ra  
Isan Reiyu Kuei-shan Ling-yu Guishan Lingyou 780-841 yam from: Ho-tse Shen-hui
Isan Reiyu Wei-shan Ling-yu   1094-1164 nw  
Isho Shinkaku Wei-sheng Hsin-chueh   771-853 yam  
Jali Pai Bai   yam from: Nan-t'a Kuang-jun
Jimyo (Sekiso) So-en Tz'u-ming Ch'u-yuan Shishuang Chuyuan 800-880    
Jinshu Shen-hsiu Shenxiu d. 606 yam Third Patriarch
Jisai Daishi T'ou-tzu Ta-tung Touzi Datong 1044-1091 yam from: Pao-feng K'o-wen
Jizo Ti-tsang   1163-1228 yam from: Xuedum Zhijian
Jizo Keijin Ti-tsang Kuei-ch'en Dizang Guichen 867-928 ra  
Jochu Muon Shu-chung Wu-yun   926-993 kt from: Fengxue Yanzhao
Join Hojo   Jingyin Facheng   kt  
Josan Shin'ei   Dingshan Shenying 942-1027 gncc from: Liangshan Yuanguan
Joshu Jushin Chao-chou Ts'ung-shen Zhaozhou Congshen 778-897 ra from: Nanquan Puyuan
Joso Shogaku Ch'ang-tsung Chao-chueh   1025-1091    
Kaido Soshin Hui-t'ang Tsu-hsin Huifang Zuxin 1080-1134 kt from: Taiping Huiqin
Kai-e (Haku-un) Shutan Po-yun Shou-tuan Haihui Shoudan 1164-1246 dum from Fo-chao Te-kuang
Kaie Shutan   Haihui Shouduan      
Kaifuku Donei K'ai-fu Tao-ning Kaifu Daoning   ra from: Yantou Zuanhuo
Kaigan Chisho Hui-yen Chih-chao Huiyan Zhizhao   iriz  
Kaisu Ching sung Qisong      
Kakuhan Ekko Chueh-fan Hui-hung   c 9C kt from: Hang-chou T'ien-lung
Kan Kuan Guan      
Kanchi Sosan Seng-t'san, Chien-Chih Jianzhi Sengcan d. 606 yam Third Patriarch
Kanjizai Kuan-tzu-tsai Guanzizai   ra  
Kankei Shikan   Guanxi Zhixian      
Karin Zenkaku Hua-lin Shan-chueh   822-908 ra  
Kasan Hua-shan Huashan d.850 yam from: Baizhang Huaihai
Kassan Zenne Chia-shan Shan-hui Jiashan Shanhui 805-869 ra from: Chuanzi Decheng
Kataku Jinne Ho-tse Shen-hui Heze Shenhui   yam from: Damei Fachang
Katsudo Eon Hsia-tao Hui-yuan     ra  
Kazan Shujun   Heshan Shouxun 1025-1072 kt  
Keichu Hsi-chung Xizhong 1103-1176    
Keiho Shumitsu Kuei-feng Tsung-mi     ra  
Kempo Ch'ien-feng        
Kempo Kan-feng Gangfeng 1113 d. yam from: Wuzu Fayan
Kido Chigu Hsi-t'ang Chih-yu  Xutang Zhiyu   ra from: Zhaozhou Congshen
Kingyu Chin-niu Jinniu 660-740 ra from: Dajian Huineng
Kinzan Dokin Ching-shan Tao-chin Jingshan Daoqin d. 1225 dum from: Fo-chao Te-kuang
Kinzan Nyoen Ching-shan Ju-yen Jingshan Rjuyan      
Kisu Chijo Kuei-tsung Chih-ch'ang Guizong Zhichang 771-853 yam from: Baizhang Huaihai
Koan Daigu   Gaoan Daiyu 1067-1120 kt  
Koan Zengo Kao-an Shan-wu     ra  
Koho Gemmyo Kao-feng Yuan-miao   1074-1132    
Koke Sonsho (Zonsho) Hsing-hua Ts'ung-chiang Xinghua Congjiang 1025-1102 kt  
Kokrin Choon   Xianglin Chengyuan 1149-1224 kt  
Kokushi Kuo-shih Guoshi   ra from: Mazu Daoyi
Kokutai Koto   Guotai Hongdao      
Konan Chiang-nan Jiangnan   ra  
Konan Chiang-nan Jiangnan      
Korei Chu-ling Zhuling 1071-1128    
Korin Hsiang-lin        
Kosei Hung-cheng     ra  
Koshu Tenryu Hang-chou T'ien-lung Hangzhou Tianlong   iriz  
Kou Hsiang-yu Xiangyu 898 d. yam from: Guishan Lingyou
Koun Ejo     1686-1769 yam  
Koyo Seijo Hsing-yang Ch'ing-jang Xingyang Qingrang 830-888 yam from: Linji Yixuan
Koyo Shinjo Hsing-yang Ch'ing-jang Xingyang Qingrang   yam from: Bajiao Huizing
Kozan Unryu   Xiangshan Yuhliang c 10C kt  
Kukyu Joryu Hu-ch'in Shao-lung Huqiu Shaolong   ra  
Kyogen Chikan Hsiang-yen Chih-hsien Xiangyan Zhixian 908-987 yam from: Yunmen Wenyan
Kyorin Choon Hsiang-lin Ch'eng-yuan Xianglin Chengyuan d.987 ra  
Kyosei Dofu Ching-ch'ing Tao-fu Jingqing Daofu   ra  
Kyozan (Gyozan) Ejaku  Yang-shan Hui-chi Yangshan Huiji 992-1048 yam from: Shih-shuang Ch'u-yuan
Kyozan Ejaku Yang-shan Hui-chi Yangshan Huiji      
Kyuho Doken Chiu-geng Tao-ch'ien     ra from: Mazu Daoyi
Maido Soshin Hui-t'ang Tsu'hsin Huitang Zuxin 638-713 ra  
Maigan Chisho Hui-yen Chih-chao   1025-1100 yam from: Huanglong Huinan
Mannan Dogan Wan-an Tao-yen        
Matsuzan Ryonen   Moshan Liaoran      
Mayoku Ma-ku     ra  
Mayoku Hotetsu Ma-ku Pao-ch'e Magu Baoche   ra  
Mayoku Hotetsu   Magu Baoche   kt  
Mittan Kanketsu Mi-an Hsien-chieh Mian Xianjie d.1209     
Moan Genso Meng-an Yuan-ts'ung   709-788 yam from: Nanyang Huizhong
Monju Oshin Wen-chu Ying-hsin     nw  
Mossho Taikan Wu-ch'u Ta-kuan Wuchu Daguan   iriz  
Mugaku Sogen Wu-hsueh Tsu-yuan Wuxue Zuyuan 1177-1249 dum from: Po-an Tsu-hsien
Mujaku Bunki Wu-chu Wen-hsi  Wuju  Wenxi 1201-1341 dum from: Po-chien Chu-chien
Mujin Koji Wu-chin (layman)        
Mujin Shihan Wu-chun Shih-fan Wuzhun Shifan   iriz  
Mumon Ekai Wu-men Hui-k'ai Wumen Huikai 1226-1286 dum from: Wu-chun Shih-fan
Mumyo Ekyo Wu-ming Hui-ching   1183-1260 yam from: Yuelin Shiguan
Mumyo Esho Wu-ming Hui-hsing Wuming Huixing 1548-1618    
Musai Ryoha   Wuji Liaopai      
Muso Wu-hsiang Wuxiang   iriz  
Myoshin   Miaoxin      
Myosho Tokken Ming-chao Te-chien   1118-1186 nw from: Ying-an T'an-hua
Nampo Jomyou     1198-1280 kt  
Nando Genjo Nan-t'ung Yuan-ching   850-938 yam from:  Yangshan Huiji
Nangaku Ejo Nan-yueh Huai-jang Nanyue Huairang d.939  yam from: Xinghua Congjian
Nangaku Eshi   Nanyue Huisi      
Nangaku Myosan Nan-yueh Ming-tsan   677-744 yam  
Nan-in Egyo Nan-yuan Hui-yung Nanyuan Huiyong d. 775 kt from: Dajian Huineng
Nankai Soho Nan-hai Tsung-pao   748-835 yam from: Mazu Daoyi
Nansen Fugan Nan-ch'uan P'u-yuan Nanquan Puyuan      
Nanto Koyu  Nan-t'a Kuang-jun Nanta Guangyong   iriz  
Nan'yo Echu Nan-yeuh Huai-jang Nanyan Huizhong 675-775  ra from: Dajian Huineng
Nan-yo Echu Nan-yang Hui-chung Nanyang Huizhong   iriz  
O'an Donge Ying-an T'an-hua Yingan Tanhua   ra  
Obai Gunin Huang-mei Hung-jen Huangmei Hongren 1002-1069 yam from: Shih-shuang Ch'u-yuan
Obaku Ki-un Huang-po Hsi-yun Huangbo Xiyun d.849 ra  
Oryo Enan Huang-lung Hui-nan Huanglong Huinan   iriz  
Oshin Ying-chen   1103-1163 nw from: Hu-ch'in Shao-lung
Raian Shoju Lei-an Cheng-shou Leian Zhengshou   yam from: Yuean Shanguo
Rakan Keichin Loll-han Kuei ch'en Luohan Guichen   iriz  
Rakan Keijin Lo-han Kuei-ch'en Luohan Guichen   ra  
Rakufu Gen'an Le-p'u Yuan'an   1146-1208 dum  
Rakuho Rinju Lo-p'u Lin-chung Luopu Linzhong 867-928 yam from: Xuansha Shibei
Rankei Doryu Lan-his Tao-lung Lanxi Daolong   ra  
Rasan Dokan Lo-shan Tao-hsien     ra  
Reinan Ling-nan Lingnan   ra  
Reishu Li-chou Lizhou   ra  
Rei'un Shigon Ling-yun Chih-ch'in Lingyun Zhiqin   ra  
Rikko Daifu Lu-keng Ta-fu Lugeng Dafu      
Rinzai Gigen Lin-chi I-hsuan Linji Yixuan d. 866. ra  
Rokutan Kaicho Le-t'an Huai-ch'eng   834-898