# Mountains and Rivers Order

The Mountains and Rivers Order of Zen Buddhism (MRO) is an organization of associated temples, practice centers and sitting groups in the United States and abroad. The main house is the Zen Mountain Monastery located at the foot of Mount Tremper in the Catskill Mountains of New York, and also includes the Zen Center of New York City in downtown Brooklyn, and affiliate groups. The MRO was founded by Zen Master John Daido Loori, Roshi, in 1980. It is inspired by the teachings of Zen Master Dōgen as presented in his "Mountains and Rivers Sutra" (Sansui kyō). The current head of the order is Geoffrey Shugen Arnold, Roshi.

## Lineage

Ancestry is an important part of Zen Buddhism. It is the unbroken chain of transmission from teacher to student, tracing back to the historical Buddha, Shakyamuni. These may not always be completely accurate, but below are the lineages Mountains and Rivers Order, as reported by the organization.

### Male Ancestors

* Bibashi Butsu Daiosho
* Shiki Butsu Daiosho
* Bishafu Butsu Daiosho
* Kuruson Butsu Daiosho
* Kunagommuni Butsu Daiosho
* Kasho Butsu Daiosho
* Shakyamuni Butsu Daiosho
* Makakasho Daiosho
* Ananda Daiosho
* Shonawashu Daiosho
* Ubakikuta Daiosho
* Daitaka Daiosho
* Mishaka Daiosho
* Bashumitsu Daiosho
* Butsudanandai Daiosho
* Fudamitta Daiosho
* Barishiba Daiosho
* Funayasha Daiosho
* Anabotei Daiosho
* Kabimora Daiosho
* Nagyaharajuna Daiosho
* Kanadaiba Daiosho
* Ragarata Daiosho
* Sogyanandai Daiosho
* Kayashata Daiosho
* Kumorata Daiosho
* Shayata Daiosho
* Bashubanzu Daiosho
* Man’ura Daiosho
* Kakuronkuna Daiosho
* Shishibodai Daiosho
* Bashashita Daiosho
* Funyomitta Daiosho
* Hannyatara Daiosho
* Bodaidaruma Daiosho
* Taiso Eka Daiosho
* Kanchi Sosan Daiosh
* Daii Doshin Daiosho
* Daiman Konin Daiosho
* Daikan Eno Daiosho
* Seigen Gyoshi Daiosho
* Sekito Kisen Daiosho
* Yakusan Igen Daiosho
* Ungan Donjo Daiosho
* Tozan Ryokai Daiosho
* Ungo Doyo Daiosho
* Doan Dohi Daiosho
* Doan Kanshi Daiosho
* Ryozan Enkan Daiosho
* Taiyo Kyogen Daiosho
* Toshi Gisei Daiosho
* Fuyo Dokai Daiosho
* Tanka Shijun Daiosho
* Choro Seiryo Daiosho
* Tendo Sokaku Daiosho
* Setcho Chikan Daiosho
* Tendo Nyojo Daiosho
* Eihei Dogen Daiosho
* Koun Ejo Daiosho
* Tettsu Gikai Daiosho
* Keizan Jokin Daiosho
* Gasan Joseki Daiosho
* Taigen Soshin Daiosho
* Baizan Monpon Daiosho
* Nyochu Tengin Daiosho
* Kisan Shosan Daiosho
* Morin Shihan Daiosho
* Taishi Sotai Daiosho
* Kenchu Hantetsu Daiosho
* Daiju Soko Daiosho
* Kinpo Jusen Daiosho
* Tetsuei Seiton Daiosho
* Shukoku Choton Daiosho
* Ketsuzan Tetsuei Daiosho
* Hoshi Soon Daiosho
* Goho Kainon Daiosho
* Tenkei Denson Daiosho
* Zozan Monko Daiosho
* Niken Sekiryo Daiosho
* Reitan Roryu Daiosho
* Kakujo Tosai Daiosho
* Kakuan Ryogu Daiosho
* Ryoka Daibai Daiosho
* Ungan Guhaku Daiosho
* Baian Hakujun Daiosho
* Hakuyu Taizan Daiosho
* Muge Daido Daiosho
Additionally, the Mountains and Rivers Order, recognizing that woman have been important and also forgotten in the history of Buddhism, have composed a list of enlightened women ancestors.

### Female Ancestors

* Prajna Paramita Daiosho
* Maha Maya Daiosho
* Srimala Daiosho
* Ratnavati Daiosho
* Mahapajapati Daiosho
* Khema Daiosho
* Patachara Daiosho
* Dhammadinna Daiosho
* Sukha Daiosho
* Bhadda Kundalakesa Daiosho
* Yasodhara Daiosho
* Kisagotami Daiosho
* Prabhuta Daishi
* Sinha Vijurmbhita Daiosho
* Vasumitra Daishi
* Zongchi Daiosho
* Ling Xingpo Daiosho
* Lingzhao Pang Daishi
* Liu Tiemo Daiosho
* Moshan Liaoran Daiosho
* Miaoxin Daiosho
* Daoshen Daiosho
* Huiguang Daiosho
* Kongshi Daoren Daiosho
* Yu Daopo Daiosho
* Huiwen Daiosho
* Fadeng Daiosho
* Wenzhao Daiosho
* Miaocong Daiosho
* Miadao Daiosho
* Zenshin Daiosho
* Zenzo Daiosho
* Ezen Daiosho
* Komyo Daiosho
* Ryonen Daiosho
* Mugai Nyodai Daiosho
* Ekan Daiosho
* Shido Daiosho
* Konto Ekyu Daiosho
* Mokufu Sonin Daiosho
* Myosho Enkan Daiosho
* Soitsu Daiosho
* Shotaku Daiosho
* Soshin Daiosho
* Bunchi Jo Daiosho
* Ryonen Gensho Daiosho
* Satsu Daishi
* Teijitsu Daiosho
* Otagaki Rengetsu Daiosho
* Mizuno Jorin Daiosho
* Hori Mitsujo Daiosho
* Ando Dokai Daiosho
* Yamaguchi Kokan Daiosho
* Nagazawa Sozen Daiosho
* Kojima Kendo Daiosho
* Yoshida Eshun Daiosho
* Ruth Fuller Sasaki Daiosho
* Jiyu Kennett Daiosho