Lineage of Taiei Zesho

12 generations above

• Tettsū Gikai1219–1309

11 generations above

• Keizan Jōkin1264–1325

10 generations above

• Gasan Joseki1275–1366

9 generations above

• Taigen Soshin

8 generations above

• Baizan Monpon

7 generations above

• Jochu Tengin1363–1437

6 generations above

• Shingan Doku1374–1449

5 generations above

• Senso Esai1409–1475

4 generations above

• Iyoku Choyu1416–1502

3 generations above

• Mugai Keigon1436–1517

2 generations above

• Nenshitsu Yokaku1440–1516

1 generation above

• Sesso Hoseki

1 generation below

• Nampo Gentaku

2 generations below

• Zoden Yoko

3 generations below

• Tenyu Soen