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Lineage Types in Himalayan Art

The subject of lineage is one of the most common topics and visual depictions in Tibetan and Himalayan art. The two most commonly portrayed lineage types, in both painting and sculpture, are Teaching & Initiation Lineages followed by Incarnation Lineages. The more famous the lineage the more often it will be found represented in works of art.


The subject of lineage is best approached through the Three Essential Lineage Topics:

1. Definition & Three Similar Words

2. Three General Types of Lineage

3. Three Buddhist Traditions & Lineages