Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike 4.0 Unported License
The Transmission of the Lamp
Zen Painting Style
high-definition creative commons posters from The Transmission of the Lamp together with further information.
Storybooks based on an English translation of The Transmission of the Lamp which detail the historical and spiritual lineage of the Indian Patriarchs, tracing the transmission of the True Dharma-eye through successive generations of Buddhist masters. Each account chronicles the unique origins and miraculous deeds of a specific patriarch, from the first leader, Mahākāśyapā, to the twenty-fifth, Vāsasita, and then on to the teachers in China. These narratives emphasize the master-disciple relationship, illustrating how the core essence of the Buddha’s teachings was preserved and passed down through symbolic robes, sacred verses, and profound meditative insights. The texts also describe the supernatural transformations and philosophical debates that defined these figures’ lives as they spread liberation to sentient beings. The collection serves as a chronicle of continuity, documenting how the lineage survived political trials and personal sacrifices to maintain the integrity of the Buddhist tradition.
Patriarchs in India
Patriarchs in China
