Heshan Shouxun 安吉州何山佛燈守珣

School: Linji | 1079–1134 | Teacher: Fojian Huiqin

Shouxun of Heshan in Huzhou (1079–1134), titled Fodeng and surnamed Shi. He first approached Guangjian Ying without accord, then took Taiping Fojian Huiqin as master and became his heir in the Yangqi branch of Linji; he led Heshan, Tiansheng and Tianning, and is remembered for his handling of the 'old woman burns the hermitage' case.

References: DILA Authority A008484

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