Buddhism in Bhutan

The Kagyu school, also transliterated as Kagyü, or Kagyud (), which translates to "Oral Lineage" or "Whispered Transmission" school, is one of the four major schools (chos lugs) of Tibetan Buddhism. The Kagyu lineages trace themselves back to the 11th century Indian Mahasiddhas Naropa, Maitripa and the yogini Niguma, via their student Marpa Lotsawa (1012–1097), who brought their teachings to Tibet. Marpa's student Milarepa was also an influential poet and teacher.

most widely practiced religion in Bhutan

Drukpa Kargyud Rinpoches

senior religious hierarch of Bhutan

Heritage of Bhutan

title used when referring to or addressing great lamas in Tibet, particularly those who held a hereditary lineage

branches of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism that trace their lineage back through Gampopa

Bhutanese Lama

dual system of a government in Tibet