Tung-shan

This article is about Tung-shan Liang-chieh, the 9th century Zen teacher. For information on Tung-shan Shou-ch'u (Tozan Shoshu), see Dongshan Shouchu. For information on the hill in Hong Kong, see Tung Shan (mountain).

Tung-shan Liang-chieh


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Born:	806
Place of birth:	China
Died:	869

Nationality:	Chinese
Religion:	Ch'an
School(s):	Tsao-tung

Title(s):	Ch'an master











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Tung-shan Liang-chieh (Chinese: 洞山良价; pinyin: Dòngshān Liángjiè; Japanese: Tōzan Ryōkai) (806-869) was an ancient Chinese Ch'an (Zen, Jap.) master who is the credited founder of the Tsao-tung Cha'n lineage, also known as Soto Zen which was brought to Japan by Dogen Zenji. He was the dharma successor of Ungan Donjo (781? - 841). He is said to have attained enlightenment when, wading a river, he glimpsed his reflection in the water. He appears in Case 43 of the Blue Cliff Record. He is the author of the Verses of the Five Ranks.

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