The Kagyu Lineage: History
The Kagyu lineage is one of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism, alongside the Nyingma, Sakya, and Gelug traditions. Known as the “oral lineage” due to its emphasis on oral transmission of teachings from master to disciple, the Kagyu school is deeply rooted in meditative practices and experiential learning. Its teachings focus on practices such as Mahamudra, a profound meditation on the nature of mind, and the Six Yogas of Naropa, which include advanced techniques for spiritual realization. ...