Lineage of Xuansha Shibei

12 generations above

• Bodhidharmad. 536

11 generations above

• Dazu Huike487–593

10 generations above

• Jianzhi Sengcand. 606

9 generations above

• Dayi Daoxin580–651

8 generations above

• Daman Hongren602–675

7 generations above

• Dajian Huineng638–713

6 generations above

• Qingyuan Xingsid. 740

5 generations above

• Shitou Xiqian700–790

4 generations above

• Tianhuang Daowu748–807

3 generations above

• Longtan Chongxin

2 generations above

• Deshan Xuanjian782–865

1 generation above

• Xuefeng Yicun822–908

1 generation below

• Luohan Guichen867–928

2 generations below

• Fayan Wenyi885–958
• Qingxi Hongjin
• Longji Shaoxiu

3 generations below

• Tiantai Deshao891–972
• Chongshou Qichou
• Guizong Cezhend. 979
• Baoci Xingyan
• Baoen Xuanze