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Kagyud Lineage
Vajradhara Tilopa Naropa Marpa Milarepa Gampopa Dusum Khyenpa

The Beginning

The Great Siddha Tilopa & Pandita Naropa

The Great Translator Marpa & Milarepa

Je Gampopa

Kagyud Lineage

Line of Karmapas

The Importance of having a Lineage
So as to maintain the authenticity of the teachings and to prevent misinterpretations and wrong practices, it is of necessity to pass down the teachings from guru to disciple by oral transmissions and to for the guru to choose disciples carefully. The guru would verify that the disciple has mastered the teachings before the disciple is certified to be able to spread the dharma as well. This forms the lineage where the teachings can be traced all the way to the source of the teachings, in the case of the Kagyud lineage, the primordial Buddha Vajradhara.
Related Links
What we have is just a brief introduction to our lineage, please visit the following links for more information:
Shangpa Rinpoche Online