Lineage of Gisan Zenrai

12 generations above

• Taiga Tankyo

11 generations above

• Koho Genkun

10 generations above

• Ian Chisatsu1514–1587

9 generations above

• Tozen Soshin1532–1602

8 generations above

• Yozan Keiyo1559–1629

7 generations above

• Gudo Toshoku1577–1661

6 generations above

• Shido Bunan1603–1676

5 generations above

• Shoju Rojin1642–1721

4 generations above

• Hakuin Ekaku1686–1769

3 generations above

• Gasan Jito1727–1797

2 generations above

• Inzan Ien1751–1814

1 generation above

• Taigen Shigen1768–1837

1 generation below

• Kosen Imakita1816–1892
• Tekisui Giboku1822–1899
• Sohan Genyo1848–1922

2 generations below

• Ryoen Genseki1843–1919
• Soyen Shaku1860–1919
• Yamamoto Gempo1866–1961

3 generations below

• D.T. Suzuki1870–1966
• Shaku Sokatsu1870–1954
• Nyogen Senzaki1876–1958
• Seisetsu Genjyo1877–1945
• Nakagawa Soen1907–1984