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SHUNRYU SUZUKI LINEAGE from Dogen - See the kanji - translated by Taigen Leighton

Koun Ejo  (1198-1280)

Solitary Cloud Stout Hearted

Tetsu Gikai   (1219-1309)

Clarity Pervading Justice Intermediary

Keizan Jokin   (1264-1325)

Lustrous Mountain Bequeathing Jewels

Gasan Joseki  (1276-1366)

Lofty Mountain Bequeathing Fullness

Taigen Soshin  (d. 1371)

Ultimate Source Genuine Lineage

Baizan Mompon  (d. 1417)

Plum Mountain Hearing the Root

Jochu Tengin  (1365-1440)

Forgiving Relationship Heavenly Kind Words

Shingan Doku  (1374-1449)

Genuine Crag Way of Emptiness

Senso Esai  (1409-1475)

River Monk Settled Wisdom

Iyoku Choyu  

On the Wing Prolonged Help

Mugai Keigon

Nothing Outside Crown-Jewels Speaking

Nenshitsu Yokaku

Blazing Chamber Within Enclosure

Sesso Hoseki

Snowy Window Folded Phoenix

Taiei Zesho

Towering Eminence True Star

Nampo Gentaku

Southern Garden Primordial Swamp

Zoden Yoko

Elephant Field Under the Plow

Ten'yu Soen

Heavenly Assistance Ancestral Respect

Ken'an Junsa

Erected Hermitage Polishing Obedience

Chokoku Koen

Dawning Nation Vast Respect

Senshu Donko

Visible Cliff-Cavern Swallowing Vastness

Fuden Gentotsu

Axe Transmission Original Stump

Daishun Kan'yu

Great Wise Ruler Inspiring Valor

Tenrin Kanshu

Heavenly Companion Inspiring Surroundings

Sessan Tetsuzen

Beneficial Mountain Clear Zen

Fuzan Shunki

Fruitful Mountain Precious Wise Ruler

Jissan Mokuin

Reality Mountain Silent Mudra

Sengan Bonryu

Hidden Crag Holy Dragon

Daiki Kyokan

Great Vessel Generous Teaching

Enjo Gikan

Round Accomplishment Good Mirror

Shoun Hozui

Auspicious Cloud Phoenix Omen

Shizan Tokuchu

Smooth Mountain Acquiring Uselessness

Nanso Shinshu

Southern Elder Lineage Mind

Kankai Tokuon

Contemplative Ocean Helpful Sound

Kosen Baido

Ancient Sage Multiplying the Way

Gyakushitsu Sojun

Encountering the Matter Ancestral Obedience

Butsumon Sogaku  (1858-1933)

Buddha Gate Ancestral Study

Gyokujun So-on  (1877-1934)

Beneficial Gem Ancestral Warmth

Shogaku Shunryu  (1904-1971)

Auspicious Peak Excellent Emergence



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