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Yantou Quanhuo (Chinese: 巖頭全豁; pinyin: Yántóu Quánhuō; Japanese Gānto Zenkatsu) (828–887) was an ancient Ch’an master of Yantou Monastery in Ezhou China. A dharma heir of Deshan Xuanjin Quanho was born in Quanzhou and became a novice monk at Baoshu Temple in Changan China. Known to be an avid traveler Yantou eventually began studying Ch’an under Deshan and received Dharma transmission from him. he then became master of Yantou Monastery where he led a congregation of students.