The students of Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo stand as the principal carriers of his nonsectarian vision, shaping the course of Tibetan Buddhism through their preservation and transmission of multiple lineages. Receiving teachings from all the major schools, they became lineage holders who safeguarded rare transmissions and practice cycles that might otherwise have vanished. By continuing his Rimé, or nonsectarian, approach, they cultivated an attitude of honoring all authentic traditions rather than favoring a single school. In this way, they helped ensure that the rich diversity of Tibetan Buddhist teachings remained a living heritage rather than a fragmented or sectarian one.

Their role was not limited to simple preservation; it also involved organizing and systematizing vast bodies of doctrine and practice. Some of these students compiled extensive collections of teachings, creating coherent frameworks that allowed practitioners and scholars to access a wide range of tantric, philosophical, and meditative materials. Through such editorial and scholastic work, they made complex transmissions more intelligible and usable for future generations. This careful gathering and arrangement of teachings became a kind of spiritual architecture, providing a stable structure within which the Rimé spirit could flourish.

Equally important was their activity in founding, revitalizing, and guiding monasteries and practice communities. These institutions became hubs where nonsectarian transmissions could be studied, practiced, and passed on, nurturing both monastic and lay practitioners. By teaching across different regions and contexts, they shaped the religious life of entire communities and created networks of practice that transcended narrow sectarian boundaries. Their efforts allowed the Rimé ethos to move from an ideal held by a few masters into a lived reality embedded in institutions and daily practice.

Over time, the influence of these students extended well beyond their immediate circles, as their own disciples carried these integrated lineages into new cultural and geographical settings. The pluralistic and inclusive style of Tibetan Buddhism that many encounter today bears the imprint of their work in preserving, organizing, and transmitting Jamyang Khyentse Wangpo’s vision. Through their scholarship, institutional leadership, and tireless commitment to transmission, they served as a bridge between a vulnerable moment in Tibetan religious history and a more stable, expansive future for its diverse traditions.