Our Lineage
Japanese pronunciations; Sanskrit and Chinese shown as applicable.
(In India)
Makakasho Sonja (Mahâkâshyapa)
Anan Sonja (Ananda)
Shonawashu Sonja (Shanavâsa)
Ubakikuta Sonja (Upagupta)
Daitaka Sonja (Dhritaka)
Mishaka Sonja (Miccaka)
Basumitsu Sonja (Vasumitra)
Buddanandai Sonja (Buddhanandi)
Hakudamitta Sonja (Buddhamitra)
Kyo Sonja (Pârshva)
Hunayasha Sonja (Punyayashas)
Memyo Sonja (Ashvaghosha)
Kabimora Sonja (Kapimala)
Ryujyu Sonja (Nâgârjuna)
Kanadaiba Sonja (Kânadeva)
Ragorata Sonja (Râhulata)
Sogyanandai Sonja (Sanghânandi)
Kayashata Sonja (Gayashâta)
Kumorata Sonja (Kumârata)
Shayata Sonja (Jayata)
Basubanzu Sonja (Vasubandhu)
Manura Sonja (Manorhita)
Kakurokuna Sonja (Haklenayashas)
Shishi Sonja (Simha Bhikshu)
Bashashita Sonja (Basiasita)
Hunyomitta Sonja (Punyamitra)
Hannyatara Sonja (Prajnatara)
(In China)
Bodai Daruma Daishi (Bodhidharma, early 5th cen. CE)
Niso Eka Daishi (T’a-tsu Hui-k’o, (487-593))
Sanso Kanchi Zenji (Chien-Chih Seng-ts’an, (? -606)
Doshin Daii Zenji (Ta-i Tao-hsin, 580-651)
Gunin Daiman Zenji (Ta-man Hung-jen, 601-674)
Eno Daikan Zenji (Ta-chien Hui-neng, 638-713)
Nangaku Ejyo Zenji (Nan-yueh Huai-jang, 677-744)
Baso Doitsu Zenji (Ma-tzu Tao-i, 709-788)
Hyakujyo Ekai Zenji (Pai-chang Huai-hai, 720-814)
Obaku Kiun Zenji (Huang-po Hsi-hun, ? -850)
Rinzai Gigen Zenji (Lin-chi I-hsüan, ? -866)
[*Rinzai School]
Koke Sonsho Zenji (Hsing-hua Ts'ung-chiang, 830-888)
Nanin E-gyo Zenji (Nan-yüan Hui-yung, ? -930)
Fuketsu Ensho Zenji (Fen-hsueh Yen-chao, 896-973)
Shuzan Seinen Zenji (Shou-shan Hsing-nien, 926-993)
Funnyo Zensho Zenji (Fen-yang Shan-chao, 947-1024)
Sekiso Soen Zenji (Shih-shung Ch'u-yuan, 986-1039)
Yogi Hoe Zenji (Yang-ch'i Fang-hui, 992-1049)
Hakuun Shutan Zenji (Po-yun Shou-tuan, 1025-1072)
Goso Hoen Zenji (Wu-tsu Fa-yen, 1024-1104)
Engo Kokugon Zenji (Yuan-wu Ko-ch'in, 1063-1135)
Kukyu Shoryu Zenji (Hu-ch'iu Shao-lung, 1077-1136)
Oan Donge Zenji (Ying-an T'an-hua, 1103-1186)
Mittan Kanketsu Zenji (Mi-an Hsien-chieh, 1118-1186)
Shogen Sogaku Zenji (Sung-yuan Ch'ung-yo, 1139-1209)
Unnan Fugan Zenji (Yu-an P'uyen, 1156-1226)
Kido Chigu Zenji (Hsu-t'ang Chih-yu, 1185-1269)
(In Japan)
Nanpo Shomyo Zenji (1235-1309)
Shuho Myocho Zenji (1282-1338)
Kanzan Egen Zenji (1277-1360)
Jyuo Soshitsu Zenji (1296-1386)
Muin Soin Zenji (1326-1410)
Nippo Soshun Zenji (1368-1448)
Giten Gensho Zenji (1393-1462)
Sekko Soshin Zenji (1408-1486)
Toyo Eicho Zenji (1429-1504)
Taiga Tankyo Zenji (? -1518)
Koho Genkun Zenji (? -1524)
Sensho Zuisho Zenji (? -?)
Ian Chisatsu Zenji (1514-1587)
Tozen Soshin Zenji (1532-1602)
Yozan Keiyo Zenji (? -?)
Gudo Toshoku Zenji (1579-1661)
Shido Bunan Zenji (1603-1676)
Dokyo E-tan Zenji (1642-1721)
Hakuin E-kaku Zenji (1685-1768)
Gasan Jito Zenji (1727-1797)
Inzan Itan Zenji (1751-1814)
Taigen Shigen Zenji (1768-1837)
Gisan Zenrai Zenji (1801-1878)
Tekisui Giboku Zenji (1822-1899)
Ryoen Genseki Zenji (1843-1919)
Seisetsu Genjyo Zenji (1877-1945)
Bokuo Soun Zenji (1903-1991)
Tekio Sogen Zenji (1904-1994)
BIBASHI BUTSU (Vipashyin Buddha)
SHIKI BUTSU (Shikhin Buddha)
BISHAHU BUTSU (Vishvabhû Buddha)
KUROSON BUTSU (Krakucchanda Buddha)
KUNAGONMUNI BUTSU (Kanakamuni Buddha)
KASHO BUTSU (Kâshyapa Buddha)
SHAKAMUNI BUTSU (Shakyamuni Buddha, ca. 490-410 BCE)
*A note regarding lineage: in Rinzai Zen, the lineage chanted at each temple (Teidai Denpo Busso no Myogo) is the dharma transmission lineage of that temple's current abbot (shike). In other words, temples themselves do not have dharma transmission lineages: people do.
The lineage shown above is that of Daiyuzenji's current shike, So'zan Miller Roshi, and reveals the Zen line transmitted to the West by Omori Sogen Roshi and his successors.
