Atlas of Religious and Esoteric LineagesFive thousand lineages · worldwide

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Atlas of Religious and Esoteric Lineages

Five thousand religious, mystical, Indigenous and esoteric lineages from around the world — what they are, where they came from, and where to read more.

Source-linked and transparently qualified. Editorial standards and correction criteria are public.

Created and maintained by Ayara and Kyle Jonathan B@KJB_and_AYARA

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Atlas 0600Varies by lineage

Drukpa Kagyu

Buddhist Traditions Lineage / school

Public geography
Bhutan
Period / origin
12th century onward
Evidence status
Directly cited

Candidate countriesBhutan

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Atlas 0869Initiatory

Dudjom Tersar

Buddhist Traditions Lineage / school

Public geography
Bhutan, Nepal
Period / origin
19th–20th centuries–present
Evidence status
Directly cited

Candidate countriesBhutan, Nepal

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Atlas 4236Community-bound / restricted

Drametse Ngacham sacred mask-dance tradition

Buddhist Traditions Rite / ceremony

Public geography
Bhutan
Period / origin
At least early modern; living
Evidence status
Directly cited

Candidate countriesBhutan

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Atlas 4241Community-bound / restricted

Punakha Drubchen ritual festival

Buddhist Traditions Rite / ceremony

Public geography
Bhutan
Period / origin
Early modern origins; living annual cycle
Evidence status
Directly cited

Candidate countriesBhutan

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Atlas 4242Community-bound / restricted

Paro Tshechu festival tradition

Buddhist Traditions Rite / ceremony

Public geography
Bhutan
Period / origin
Longstanding; living annual cycle
Evidence status
Directly cited

Candidate countriesBhutan

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Atlas 4243Community-bound / restricted

Jambay Lhakhang Drup festival tradition

Buddhist Traditions Rite / ceremony

Public geography
Bhutan
Period / origin
Longstanding; living annual cycle
Evidence status
Directly cited

Candidate countriesBhutan

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Atlas 4724Institution-specific

Zhung Dratshang

Buddhist Traditions Order / organization

Public geography
Bhutan
Period / origin
17th century–present
Evidence status
Related-entry source

Candidate countriesBhutan

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Atlas 4725Institution-specific

Je Khenpo institution

Buddhist Traditions Order / organization

Public geography
Bhutan
Period / origin
17th century–present; first tenure documented from 1651
Evidence status
Related-entry source

Candidate countriesBhutan

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Atlas 4727Open / public

Dolung Mani festival

Buddhist Traditions Rite / ceremony

Public geography
Bhutan
Period / origin
Living annual monastery festival
Evidence status
Directly cited

Candidate countriesBhutan

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Atlas 4728Open / public

Zhabdrung Kuchoe

Buddhist Traditions Rite / ceremony

Public geography
Bhutan
Period / origin
Annual observance on the 10th day of the third Bhutanese lunar month; nationwide observance documented in 2025
Evidence status
Related-entry source

Candidate countriesBhutan

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