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Bodhidharma
Bodhidharma, Bodhidharma, Daruma (Bodhidharma)
Dogen
Amida Trust Papers: Commentary on Dogen's Uji, Dogen, Dogen Zen Symposium 1999, Dogen's "Ceaseless Practice", Dr. Soyu Matsuoka, Roshi's Reflections on Dog, Eihei Dogen Zenji, Genjo Koan, Genjo Koan, Uji, and Bendowa Translations, Genjokoan: The Question of Our Lives, Glasgow Zen Group - Dogen's Shobogenzo
Daman Hongren
A short biography of Daman Hongren, the Fifth Patriarch of Ch'an.
Dayi Daoxin
A brief biography of Dayi Daoxin, the Fourth Patriarch of Ch'an.
Hui-K'o, the Second Ch'an Patriarch
Biography of Hui-K'o, the Second Patriarch of Chinese Zen lineage, and student of Bodhidharma.
Kuei-shan Ling-lu
(771-853 C.E.) Successor of Pai-chang Huai-hai, and teacher of Hsiang-yen.
Master List of Ancient Masters
Extensive list of brief biographies of ancient masters.
Nanyang Huizhong
A brief biography of Nanyang Huizhong, Dharma-heir of Huineng, the Sixth Ancestor.
Patriarchs and other Great Zen Masters of Ancient
Teachings of the great masters of sudden illumination in ancient China -- the forerunners of Zen in Japan.
Qingyuan Xingsi
A brief biography of Qingyuan Xingsi, Dharma-heir of the Sixth Ancestor, Huineng.
Zen Ancestors
List in chronological order.
Zen Ancestors Lineage Chart
Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader: Detailed, well-laid out chart of the Zen Ancestors.