Lineage of Dennis Genpo Merzel

Ancestors of Dennis Genpo Merzel

1. 12 generations above

   • Dazu Huike487–593
   • Hakuho Genteki1594–1670
   • Shido Bunan1603–1676
   • Danxia Zichun

2. 11 generations above

   • Gesshu Soko1618–1696
   • Shoju Rojin1642–1721
   • Tokuo Ryoko1649–1709
   • Zhenxie Qingliao
   • Jianzhi Sengcand. 606

3. 10 generations above

   • Dayi Daoxin580–651
   • Tenkei Denson1648–1735
   • Hakuin Ekaku1686–1769
   • Hogen Soren
   • Tiantong Zongjue

4. 9 generations above

   • Daman Hongren602–675
   • Gasan Jito1727–1797
   • Bokushitsu Bokushū
   • Xuedou Zhijian
   • Sekiso Tesshu

5. 8 generations above

   • Dajian Huineng638–713
   • Tiantong Rujing1163–1228
   • Takuju Kosen1760–1833
   • Niken Sekiryō
   • Ryuko Ryoshu

6. 7 generations above

   • Nanyue Huairang677–744
   • Dōgen1200–1253
   • Myoki Soseki1774–1848
   • Renzan Soho
   • Reitan Roryu

7. 6 generations above

   • Koun Ejō1198–1280
   • Karyo Zuika1790–1859
   • Mazu Daoyi
   • Motsugai Shido
   • Kakujo Tosai

8. 5 generations above

   • Tettsū Gikai1219–1309
   • Tankai Gensho1811–1898
   • Baizhang Huaihai
   • Gukei Youn
   • Kakuan Ryogu

9. 4 generations above

   • Keizan Jōkin1264–1325
   • Dokutan Sosan1840–1917
   • Harada Sodo Kakusho1844–1931
   • Huangbo Xiyun
   • Ryoka Daibai

10. 3 generations above

    • Harada Daiun Sogaku1871–1961
    • Guhaku Daiōshōd. 1928
    • Keido Chisan
    • Linji Yixuand. 866

11. 2 generations above

    • Yasutani Hakuun1885–1973
    • Baian Hakujun Kuroda1898–1978
    • Osaka Koryu1901–1985
    • Yamada Koun1907–1989

12. 1 generation above

    • Taizan Maezumi1931–1995