#Buddhism Quizzes

Which Tibetan Lama Role Are You?

In the specific mountain monasteries of the Tibetan plateau, the lamas and monks have long carried specific roles that specifically shape the community: the Gelug scholar-lama debates and clarifies doctrine in the great courtyards. The Nyingma yogi-lama retreats to the specific caves to practice dream yoga and inner heat. The Kagyu contemplative-lama transmits the specific direct pointing-out instructions from teacher to student. The Sakya lineage-holder-lama preserves the specific unbroken chain of empowerments. The Rinpoche reincarnate-lama returns to specifically continue the work of a previous life. The Ngakpa mantric-lama works with the specific tantric rituals of protection and healing. The Chodpa cutting-lama takes the specific practice of Chod to charnel grounds and haunted places. The Umdze chant-master-lama specifically holds the sonic architecture of ceremony. Each role reflects a specific facet of the awakening path. We'll measure your Study, Solitude, Transmission, Lineage, Protection, and Sound to reveal which specific Tibetan lama role your particular soul most naturally carries — and what that particular vocation reveals about the specific dharma current your soul specifically serves.