This thangka depicts the revered Kagyu lineage masters Marpa Lotsāwa, Jetsün Milarepa, and Gampopa, representing the unbroken transmission of Vajrayana teachings from master to disciple.

At the center sits Marpa Lotsāwa, the great translator and lineage holder, enthroned in a teaching posture. As the source of the Kagyu transmission, Marpa embodies the direct import of Indian Vajrayana teachings into Tibet, emphasizing authentic lineage and disciplined practice.

To one side is Jetsün Milarepa, Marpa’s foremost disciple, shown in meditative posture. Renowned for his ascetic life and realization through solitary meditation, Milarepa represents renunciation, perseverance, and realization through direct experience.

On the other side sits Gampopa, Milarepa’s principal disciple, who united the yogic tradition of Milarepa with monastic discipline. His presence symbolizes the systematic preservation and expansion of the Kagyu lineage, making the teachings accessible to future generations.

Set within a harmonious landscape of mountains, clouds, and offering symbols, the composition reflects the continuity of wisdom across generations. This thangka serves as a powerful support for guru yoga, lineage devotion, and meditation, reminding practitioners of the importance of authentic transmission, devotion to the guru, and steady practice on the path to awakening.