Shitou Xiqian

Chinese Chán Buddhist teacher and author

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Lived 700–790, aged 90

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Aged 90

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Updated 2026-08-10

Shitou Xiqian (700–790) was an 8th-century Chinese Chan Buddhist teacher and author. All existing branches of Chan throughout the world are said to descend either from Shitou Xiqian or from his contemporary Mazu Daoyi.

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石头希迁
wikipedia · zh.wikipedia.org
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شيتو شي تشيان
wikipedia · ar.wikipedia.org
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Shitou Xiqian
wikipedia · de.wikipedia.org
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