Lineage of Yunmen Wenyan

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

• Dongshan Shouchu910–990
• Fengxian Daochen
• Jiufeng Qin
• Chengtian Chuanzong
• Xianglin Chengyuan
• Baoen Xuanze

2 generations below

• Xingyang Qingpou
• Baling Haojian
• Deshan Yuanmi
• Zhimen Guangzuo

3 generations below

• Xuedou Chongxian980–1052