Lineage

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The idea of a Buddhist lineage was invented in China to demonstrate the unaltered nature of their Buddha-dharma. It is semi-legendary.

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Legendary Buddhas

Kapilavastu

Under Mishaka

This legendary lineage originates with the Mulasarvastivada sect. It was adopted in both Tibet and China. [1] But by another account, Nagarjuna alleged dharma transmission directly from Manjusri. By another account Nagarjuna received teaching from Saraha.

http://www.shantideva.net/treasury.htm

Under Nāgārjuna

Unlinked lineage

Under Vasubandhu

Buddhism in China

Just Zen for now.

http://www.livingworkshop.net/Zenmasterschart-Chin.html

http://mahayana.triratna.info/India-W-Tientai-lineage.html

http://zen.triratna.info/India-06-28-Dhyana-lineage.html

http://vajrayana.triratna.info/Indian-Dhyana-lineage.html

http://vi.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ph%E1%BA%ADt_gi%C3%A1o_h%E1%BB%87_ph%E1%BA%A3

I-Kuan Tao Lineage

1]Bodhidharma 2]Huik'u 3]Seng Tsan 4]Tao Hsin 5]Hung Yen 6]Hui Neng 7]Bei Yuzen & Ma Duanyang 8]Luo Weichuan 9]Huang Tehhui 10]Wu Tzusiang 11]Ho Liaokoo 12]Yuan Tuian 13]Hsie Huanwu & Yang Huanshu 14]Yow Hotien 15]Wong Gioyi 16]Liu Nwapu 17]Lutzu Chung Yi and 18]Dignitary Master Chang Tienzen & Sun Shuzen.

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