[Solved] Which sect does the Karmapa Lama belong to? | Kagyupa

Karmapa Lama belongs to which of the following sects of Tibetan Buddhism?

[U.P.P.C.S. Prelims 2000]

Tibetan Buddhism is divided into four main schools, each with its own lineage of reincarnating lamas.

The Karmapa is the head of the Karma Kagyu, the largest sub-school of the Kagyu (Kagyupa) tradition, known for the 'oral transmission' of teachings.

Kagyupa (B): Founded by Gampopa and emphasized meditation (Mahamudra).

Gelugpa (A): The 'Yellow Hat' school, headed by the Dalai Lama.

Nyingmapa: The 'Ancient' school, focused on early Padmasambhava traditions.

Conceptual Deep Dive & Logic

"Where is the seat of the Karmapa in India?"

The main seat in exile is the Rumtek Monastery in Sikkim.

"The Karmapa lineage is the oldest tulku (reincarnation) lineage in Tibet, predating the Dalai Lama lineage by several centuries."

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