The Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo lineage refers to the spiritual succession that radiates from Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo, a pivotal Tibetan Buddhist master associated with the Rimé, or non‑sectarian, movement. Rather than denoting a hereditary bloodline, it designates a stream of spiritual influence, transmission, and example. This lineage is rooted in a commitment to preserve and practice the teachings of all the major Tibetan Buddhist schools—Nyingma, Kagyu, Sakya, and Gelug—without partisan bias. At its heart lies an ecumenical vision: the recognition that the diverse methods of the Dharma can be held together in mutual respect and integrated practice. The lineage thus serves as a living testimony to the possibility of honoring difference without falling into division.

This spiritual inheritance is carried forward through both recognized reincarnations (tulkus) and close disciples, creating multiple, interwoven lines of transmission. Among the most prominent lineage holders are Jamyang Khyentse Chökyi Lodrö and Dilgo Khyentse Rinpoche, followed by contemporary masters such as Dzongsar Jamyang Khyentse Rinpoche and other recognized emanations. These figures are regarded as custodians of the non‑sectarian spirit, tasked with maintaining a broad, inclusive approach to study, contemplation, and practice. Their activity includes the preservation of rare tantric teachings and empowerments, as well as the careful maintenance of pure transmission lineages across traditional sectarian boundaries.

A distinctive feature of this lineage is its integration of rigorous scholarship with intensive meditative training. It places particular emphasis on treasure (terma) teachings associated with the Nyingma tradition, while at the same time safeguarding transmissions from other schools. In this way, the lineage functions as a kind of bridge, allowing practitioners to access a wide range of methods without losing depth or authenticity. The Rimé orientation does not dilute the individual traditions; rather, it seeks to protect and enliven them by situating each within a larger mandala of the Buddha’s teachings.

Today, the Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo lineage continues through multiple recognized tulkus and their communities, with teaching centers and activities dedicated to the preservation of endangered practices and texts. Its enduring hallmark is the aspiration to hold vastness and precision together: vastness in the embrace of many traditions, and precision in the faithful transmission of each. For those drawn to it, this lineage offers a path that honors the richness of Tibetan Buddhism as a whole, while inviting practitioners to cultivate discernment, humility, and a non‑sectarian heart.