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Drukpa

Drukpa

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A member of a Buddhist community found in Bhutan and Tibet
  • proper noun
: drukpa
  • Are you familiar with the Drukpa lineage?

Examples

  • Many tourists visit monasteries to watch the Drukpa monks perform traditional dances.

  • The Drukpa community plays an important role in Tibetan Buddhism.

  • The Drukpa are respected for their spiritual teachings in Bhutan.

  • The Drukpa community celebrates many festivals throughout the year.

  • Gyalwang Drukpa is revered as one of the key figures in the Drukpa Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.

  • As a follower of the Drukpa lineage, he often participates in various community festivals in Bhutan.

  • Many people visit Bhutan to learn from the teachings of Gyalwang Drukpa, who emphasizes compassion and mindfulness.

Surface Forms

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Etymology

Drukpa comes from Tibetan druk 'dragon' and -pa 'person', so a Drukpa is literally a 'dragon person' — a member of the Buddhist community found in Bhutan and Tibet.