. Bodhidharma (Daruma) d.

532

Red indicates the House of Caodong (Soto)

Light blue indicates the House of Fayen (Hogen) Purple indicates the House of Yunmen (Ummon)

Zen Ancestors in China

The 5 HOUSES
Designed to complement the
book Zen's Chinese Heritage: The Masters and their Teachings Wisdom Publications 2000 by Andy Ferguson

Dazu Huike (Taiso Eka) 487-593 Jianzhi Sengcan (Kanchi Sosan) d. 606 Dayi Daoxin (Dai-i Doshin) 580-651

Dark blue indicates the House of Guiyang (Igyo)

Green indicates the House of Linji (Rinzai)

Pronounciation Guide for Pinyin Writing System

Vowels: 1) Some words ending in "i" have an unwritten "r" added. Example: shi = "sure," zhi = "jer" 2) Words containing "ao" are pronounced "ow". Example: hao = "how" 3) Words which contain "ou" are pronounce "oe". Example: dou = "doe" (as in female deer) 4) "A's" are pronounced like "o's". Example: hang = "hong"(rhymes w/ English, sing a "song") 5) "O's" are pronounced like "oo." Example: song = "soong" 6) "Ui's" are pronounced like "uay." Example: hui = "huay" 7) "E's" are pronounced like "uh." Example: neng = "nung" (rhymes with Eng. "hung.") 8) "I's" are pronounced like "ee." Example: yi = "yee," qi = "chee," li = "lee" Consonants: 1) X is pronounced like "s." Example: xuan = "swan," xi = "see," xin = "sin" 2) Q is pronounced like "ch." Example: qi = "chee," qian = "chian" 3) Zh is pronounced like "j." Example: Zhi = "jer," zhang = "jong," zhen = "jen" 4) "C's" are pronounced like "ts." Example: cui = "tsway" Note: Parentheses indicate Japanese name. Quotes indicate alternate name.

Farong (Hoyu) 594-657 [Oxhead School] Copyright 1994-2006 South Mountain Shenxiu (Jinshu) 605?-706 [Northern School]

Daman Hongren (Dajian Gunin) 601-674

Dajian Huineng (Daikan E'no) 638-713

Zhixian (Chisen) 609-702

Qingyuan Xingsi (Seigen Gyoshi) 660-740 Shitou Xiqian (Sekito Kisen) 700-790

Nanyang Huizhong (Nan'uo Echu) 675-775

Yongjia Xuanjue (Yoka Genkau) 665-713

Heze Shenhui (Kataku Jinne) 670-762

Daixiao Lingtao (Daigyo Reito) 666-760

Nanyue Huairang (Nangaku Ejo) 677-744 Mazu Daoyi (Baso Doitsu) 709-788

Yaoshan Weiyan (Yakusan Igen) 745-828

Pangyun "Layman Pang" (Ho Un)

Danxia Tianran (Tanka Tennen) 739-824 Cuiwei Wuxue (Suibi Mugaku) 9th Cent.

Tianhuang Daowu (Tenno Dogo) 748-807

Damei Fachang (Dabai Hojo) 752-839

Yanguan Quanhuo (G. Zenkatsu) 828-887

Magu Baozhe (Mayoku Hotetsu) 8th/9th Cent.

Baizhang Huaihai (Hyakujo Ekai) 749-814

Panshan Baoji (Banzan Hoshaku) 720-814

Nanquan Puyuan (Nansen Fugan) 748-835

Daowu Yuanzhi (Dogo Enchi) 769-835

Yunyan Dansheng (Ungan Donjo) 780-841

Chuanzi Decheng "The Boatman" (Sensu Tokujo) 8th/9th Cent.

Longtan Chongxin (Ryotan Sushin) 9th Cent. Deshan Xuanjian (Tokusan Senkan) 782-865

Hangzhou Tianlong (Koshu Tenryu) d. 9th Century

Guannan Daochang (Kannon Dojo) 8th/9th Cent.

Guishan Lingyu (Isan Reiyu) 771-853

Changqing Daan (Chokei Daian) 8th/9th Cent. Dasui Fazhen (Taizui Hoshin) 9th Cent.

Huangbo Xiyun (Obaku Kiun) d. 850 Linji Yixuan (Rinzai Gigen) d. 866 2 Generations

Zhaozhou Zongshen (Joshu Jushin) 778-897 Muzhou Daozong 780-877

Shishuang Qingzhu (S. Keisho) 807-888

Dongshan Liangjie (Tozan Ryokai) 807-869

Jiashan Shanhui (Kassan Zen'e) 805-881

Touzi Datong (T. Daido) 819-914

Jinhua Juzhi (Kinka Gutei) 9th Cent.

Xiangyan Zhixian (Kyogen Chikan) d. 898

Yangshan Huiji (Kyozan Ejaku) 807-883

Yunzhu Daoying (Ungo Doyo) b. 902

Caoshan Benji (Sozan Honjaku) 840-901

Longya Judun (Ryuge Koton) 9th Cent.

Jianfeng (Kembo) 9th/10th Cent.

Xuefeng Yicun (Seppo Gison) 822-908

Yantou Quanhuo (Ganto Zenkatsu) 828-887

Nanta Guangyong (Nanto Koyu) 850-938 Bajiao Huiching (Basho Esei) 10th Cent.

Sansheng Huiran (Sansho Enen) 9th Cent.

Fengxue Yanzhao (Fuketsu Ensho) 893-973 1 Generation Fenyang Shanzhao (Funyo Zensho) 947-1024

Baoshou Yanzhao (Hoju Ensho) 9th Cent. Xiyuan Siming (S. Shimyo) 9th Cent.

5 Generations Furong Daokai (Fuyo Dokai) 1043-1118 Danxia Zichun (Tanka Shijun) d. 1119 Jingqing (Kyosho) 863-937 Xuansha Shibei (Gensha Shibi) 835-908 Cuiyan Lingcan "Yongming" (Suigan Reisan) 9th/10th Cent. Changqing Huileng (Chokei Eryo) 864-932 Yunmen Wenyan (Ummon Bun'en) 864-949

Guiyang line

Langya Huijiao (Roya Ekaku) 11th cent.

Ciming Quyuan "Shishuang" (Jimyo Soen) 986-1039

Cuiyan Zhi (Suigan Shi) 11th Cent.

Kumu Facheng Koboku Hojo 1071-1128

Jinshan Hongjin (Shinzan Kojin) d. 954

Lohan Guichen "Dizang" (Rakan Keijin) 867-928 Fayan Wenyi (Hogen Bun'eki) 885-958

Deshan Yuanming (Tokusan Enmyo) 10th Cent. Wenshu Yingzhen 11th Cent.?

Xianglin Chengyuan (Kyorin Choon) 908-987 Zhimen Guangzu (Chimon Koso) d. 1031 Xuedou Chongxian (Setcho Juken) 980-1052 (Wrote Blue Cliff R. Verses)

Dongshan Shouchu (Tozan Shusho) 910-990

Huanglong Huinan (Oryo E'nan) 1002-1069

Cuiyan Kezhen 11th Cent.

Yangchi Fanghui (Yogi Hoe) 992-1049 Haihui Shouduan "Baiyun" (H. Shutan) 1025-1072 Wuzu Fayan (Goso Hoen) ca. 1024-1104 Yuanwu Keqin (Engo Kokugon) 1063-1135 (Wrote B.C.R.) Dahui Zonggao (Daie Soko) (1069-1163) Yangchi Branch

Hongzhi Zhengzhue "Tiantong" (Wanshi Shogaku) 1091-1157 (Wrote Book of Serenity Verses)

Zhenxie Qingliao (Shingetsu Shoryo) 1089-1151 2 Generations Tiantong Rujing (Tendo Nyojo) 1163-1228 (Eihei Dogen) 1200-1253 Caodong Line Dongshan Daoji 928-977

Guishan Huaixiu (Isan Eshu) 11th cent. Baofu Benquan (Hofuku Hongon) n.d.

Huitang Zuxin (Maido Soshin) 1025-1100 Sixin Wuxin (S. Goshin) 1044-1115 5 generations

Dagui Muzhe "Guishan Zhe" d. 1132

Tiantai Deshao (T. Tokusho) 891-972 Yongming Yanshou (Yomyo Enju) 904-975 Fayan Line

Baoen Xuanze (Hoon Gensoku) 9th-10th Cent.

Kaifu Daoning (K. Donei) 1053-1113 3 generations Wumen Huikai (Mumon Ekai) 1183-1260 (Compiled Mumonkan)

Chengtian Quanzong 11th Cent.

Yunmen Line

Tianyi Yihuai (Tenne Gikai) 11th Cent.

(Myoan Esai) 1141-1215