How to Use
You can switch between three views (Starry Sky, Lineage Chart, and Map) with the button at the top right of the screen.
my indra’s net (Starry Sky): You can turn color-coding for each sect ON/OFF with the “Five Houses and Seven Schools” button at the top left.
Lineage Chart: When you click a star, the connection between master and disciple lights up, and the summary appears in the bottom panel. When you click an era band, the stars of Zen masters from the same era light up, and the path of their lives appears.
Map: You can change the display area with “All, China, Japan, and India” at the top right. When you click a star, the summary appears.
You can zoom with the mouse wheel or pinch, and move by dragging. You can also use this on smartphones. You can switch the language with the link at the top of the page.