The Karmapas are the oldest reincarnate lineage in Tibetan Buddhism
| Name | Live Dates |
|---|---|
| 01. Düsum Khyenpa | 1110 – 1193 |
| 02. Karma Pakshi | 1203 – 1283 |
| 03. Rangjung Dorje | 1284 – 1339 |
| 04. Rölpe Dorje | 1340 – 1383 |
| 05. Deshin Shegpa | 1384 – 1415 |
| 06. Thongwa Dönden | 1416 – 1453 |
| 07. Chödrag Gyatsho | 1454 – 1506 |
| 08. Mikyö Dorje | 1507 – 1554 |
| 09. Wangchug Dorje | 1556 – 1603 |
| 10. Chöying Dorje | 1604 – 1674 |
| 11. Yeshe Dorje | 1676 – 1702 |
| 12. Changchub Dorje | 1676 – 1702 |
| 13. Düdul Dorje | 1733 – 1797 |
| 14. Thegchog Dorje | 1798 – 1868 |
| 15. Khakyab Dorje | 1871 – 1922 |
| 16. Rangjung Rigpe Dorje | 1924 – 1981 |
| 17. Trinley Thaye Dorje | 1985 – *] |
| 17. Orgyen Thrinle Dorje | 1983 – *] |
*] There are currently two, separately enthroned 17th Gyalwang Karmapas: Ogyen Trinley Dorje and Trinley Thaye Dorje.