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Question

Karmapa Lama comes from the Tibetan Buddhist order of:

Answer & Solution

Answer: (Detailed Solution Below)

Option C: Kagyupa

Detailed Solution:

The correct answer is “Kagyupa”.
The Karmapa Lama comes from the Tibetan Buddhist order of the Kagyupa (or Kagyu) tradition. This lineage is one of the main schools of Tibetan Buddhism and is known for its emphasis on meditation practice and the transmission of teachings directly from teacher to student.

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