Dongyu Dehai 東嶼德海

School: Linji | 1256–1327 | Teacher: 行鞏 (石林行鞏 / 淨慈鞏, A008205) | Students: Dagui Zhengzhang, Yuwang Guang

Linji-Yangqi monk of the Yuan, disciple of Jinci Shilin Xinggong. Left home at 14, studied under the Sichuanese monk Anshi, then trained under Xinggong at Chengtian. Opened his teaching at Tiantai Hanyan (1290), moved through Gusu Hanshan and Kunshan Dongchan, was summoned to Jingci in 1315 and later moved to Lingyin. Died 1327, posthumous title 'Mingzong Huiren Chanshi'. Author of the Liuhui Yulu.

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