Daman Hongren Save
A short biography of Daman Hongren, the Fifth Patriarch of Ch'an.
http://www.angelfire.com/nc/prannn/da...   

Dayi Daoxin Save
A brief biography of Dayi Daoxin, the Fourth Patriarch of Ch'an.
http://www.angelfire.com/nc/prannn/da...   

Hui-K'o, the Second Ch'an Patriarch Save
Biography of Hui-K'o, the Second Patriarch of Chinese Zen lineage, and student of Bodhidharma.
http://www.angelfire.com/electronic/b...   

Kuei-shan Ling-lu Save
(771-853 C.E.) Successor of Pai-chang Huai-hai, and teacher of Hsiang-yen.
http://sped2work.tripod.com/kuei-shan...   

Master List of Ancient Masters Save
Extensive list of brief biographies of ancient masters.
http://wwzc.org/translations/masterLi...   

Nanyang Huizhong Save
A brief biography of Nanyang Huizhong, Dharma-heir of Huineng, the Sixth Ancestor.
http://www.angelfire.com/nc/prannn/na...   

Patriarchs and other Great Zen Masters of Ancient China Save
Teachings of the great masters of sudden illumination in ancient China -- the forerunners of Zen in Japan.
http://www.selfdiscoveryportal.com/Ch...   

Qingyuan Xingsi Save
A brief biography of Qingyuan Xingsi, Dharma-heir of the Sixth Ancestor, Huineng.
http://www.angelfire.com/nc/prannn/qi...   

Zen Ancestors Save
List in chronological order.
http://www2.kenyon.edu/depts/religion...   

Zen Ancestors Lineage Chart Save
Requires Adobe Acrobat Reader: Detailed, well-laid out chart of the Zen Ancestors.
http://www2.kenyon.edu/depts/religion...   

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