Dharma transmission

Lineage of Shizan Tokuchu

12 teachers and ancestors, 3 students and descendants traced through transmission.

Shizan Tokuchu stands 83 generations from Shakyamuni Buddha in the Sōtō line, receiving transmission from Shoun Hozui. The line above runs back through Sengan Bonryu, Daiki Kyokan, Enjo Gikan and their predecessors to Shakyamuni Buddha.

This line belongs to Sōtō. Every name below links to that master’s own record, with the sources for each transmission.

Line of succession to Shizan Tokuchu

The single line of formal transmission, root first. Where a master had several teachers this follows the one carrying the succession; the fuller set of ancestors is listed below.

Ancestors of Shizan Tokuchu

Disciples and descendants of Shizan Tokuchu