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Drukpa

Drukpa

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A school of Tibetan Buddhism with monasteries in Bhutan and Tibet
  • proper noun
: Drukpa
  • The Drukpa school emphasizes meditation and the teachings of its founder, Tsangnyon Heruka.

Examples

  • The teachings of the Drukpa lineage are deeply respected in Tibetan Buddhism.

  • Many pilgrims visit the Drukpa monasteries during the festivals held throughout the year.

  • The Lhotsampa people settled in Bhutan in the early 1900s before the reign of the Drukpa monarchy.

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Etymology

Drukpa names a Buddhist school and comes from druk 'dragon' plus -pa 'people' or 'followers', so the Drukpa Kagyu is remembered as the 'Dragon' lineage, known for its monasteries and ties to Bhutan.