Ancient Masters

Zen Ancestors Zen Ancestors- List in chronological order. Zen Ancestors Lineage Chart Zen Ancestors Lineage Chart- Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader: Detailed, well-laid out chart of the Zen Ancestors. Patriarchs and other Great Zen Masters of Ancient China Patriarchs and other Great Zen Masters of Ancient China- Teachings of the great masters of sudden illumination in ancient China -- the forerunners of Zen in Japan. Nanyang Huizhong Nanyang Huizhong- A brief biography of Nanyang Huizhong, Dharma-heir of Huineng, the Sixth Ancestor. Qingyuan Xingsi Qingyuan Xingsi- A brief biography of Qingyuan Xingsi, Dharma-heir of the Sixth Ancestor, Huineng. Daman Hongren Daman Hongren- A short biography of Daman Hongren, the Fifth Patriarch of Ch'an. Dayi Daoxin Dayi Daoxin- A brief biography of Dayi Daoxin, the Fourth Patriarch of Ch'an. Kuei-shan Ling-lu Kuei-shan Ling-lu- (771-853 C.E.) Successor of Pai-chang Huai-hai, and teacher of Hsiang-yen. Master List of Ancient Masters Master List of Ancient Masters- Extensive list of brief biographies of ancient masters.