Ten Chan Masters painted by Master Andre Sollier
for the Chan Academy year 2002 program
of the Sumi-e classes
taught by Master Andre Sollier at the Buddhist
Discussion Centre (Upwey) Ltd.
The Zen Teaching: The Venerable Mahakasyapa, after
giving a flower to the Buddha, smiled in silence, enlightened.
Bodhidharma (India). Arrived in China from India in
A.D.520, teaching Ch'an.
Hui-Neng tearing up the Sutras (China) 638-713
Drugpa-Kunley. Master of Mahamudra (Tibet) 1455-1570
Buddhist Acetic Milarepa (Tibet). Pupil of Marpa.
Honen Shonin. Tendai Monk. Recitation of Nembutsu
("Namu Amida Butsu") Pure Land Movement in Japan 1175.
Esai Zenji (Japan). Zen Rinzai School – 1191
Zen Master Dogen (Japan) 1200 – 1253
Zen Master Hakuin (Japan) 1685 – 1768
Master Ajahn Chan (Thailand) at Wat Pah Pong