Transmission Lineage

1st Patriarch Grand Master Bodhidharma (?-533)

2nd Patriarch Dazu Huike (487-593)

3rd Patriarch Jianzhi Sengcan (?-606)

4th Patriarch Dayi Daoxin (580-651)

5th Patriarch Hongren (601-674)

6th Patriarch Huineng (638-713)

Nanyue Huairang (677-744)

Mazu Daoyi (709-788)

Baizhang Huaihai (720-788)

Huangbo Xiyun (?-850)

Linji Yixuan (?-866)

Xinghua Cunjiang (830–888/925)

Nanyuan Huiyong (860–930)

Fengxue Yanzhao (896–973)

Shoushan Xingnian (926–993)

Fenyang Shanzhao (947–1024)

Ciming Chuyuan (987–1040)

Yangqi Fanghui (992-1049)

Baiyun Shouduan (1025–1079)

Wuzu Fayan (1024-1104)

Yuanwu Keqin (1063-1135)

Dahui Zonggao (1089–1163)

Zhuo’an Deguang (1121–1203)

Mi’an Xianjie (1118–1186)

Po’an Zuxian (1136–1211)

Wuzhun Shifan (1178–1249)

Xueyan Zuqin (1215-1287)

Gaofeng Yuanmiao (1238–1295)

Zhongfeng Mingben (1263-1323)

Miyun Yuanwu (1566-1642)

Muchen Daomin (1596-1674)

Kuang-yuan Benkao

33rd Generation Shouzun Yuanzhao/Nguyen Thieu (1647–1729)

34th Generation Zen Master Tử Dung

Liễu Quán (Real Truth) (1670-1742)

Lưu Quang

Chiếu Nhiên

Phổ Tịnh (? - 1816)

Nhất Định (Concentration on Oneness) (1784-1847)

Cương Kỷ (Discipline) (1810-1899)

Tuệ Minh (Color of Righteousness) (1861-1939)

Chân Thật (Real Truth) (1884-1968)

42nd Generation Thích Nhất Hạnh (One Action) (1926-present)