Lineage of Marc Chigen Esteban

Ancestors of Marc Chigen Esteban

1. 12 generations above

   • Chozan Ginetsu1581–1672
   • Zhenxie Qingliao

2. 11 generations above

   • Tokuo Ryoko1649–1709
   • Fukushu Kochi
   • Tiantong Zongjue

3. 10 generations above

   • Mokushi Soen1673–1746
   • Meido Yuton
   • Xuedou Zhijian

4. 9 generations above

   • Tiantong Rujing1163–1228
   • Hakuho Genteki1594–1670
   • Gangoku Gankei1683–1767

5. 8 generations above

   • Dōgen1200–1253
   • Gesshu Soko1618–1696
   • Kokoku Soryu

6. 7 generations above

   • Koun Ejō1198–1280
   • Rosetsu Ryuko
   • Tokuzui Tenrin

7. 6 generations above

   • Tettsū Gikai1219–1309
   • Ungai Kozan
   • Shogaku Rinzui

8. 5 generations above

   • Keizan Jōkin1264–1325
   • Shoryu Koho1827–1912
   • Masuda Zuimyō

9. 4 generations above

   • Niwa Bukkan Myōkoku1862–1904
   • Keido Chisan
   • Sawada Zenko

10. 3 generations above

    • Niwa Butsuan Emyō1864–1937
    • Kodo Sawaki1880–1965
    • Yamada Reirin1889–1979

11. 2 generations above

    • Niwa Rempō Zenji1905–1993
    • Taisen Deshimaru1914–1982

12. 1 generation above

    • Roland Rech1944–2024