The Trirab
Although countless individuals have contributed to Mindrolling's lineage has passed down through two main branches:
Two main branches of Mindrolling's lineage
the Trichen lineage known as Tri Rab, or throne holder,
and the Khen Rab, or vinaya holder.
The eldest son assumes the title of Trichen throne holder) and a younger brother becomes the Khenchen and holds the vinaya line.
Trichen throne holder's
Tri Chögyal Terdag Lingpa (or Rigzin Jurme Dorje)
Tri Pema Jurme Gyatso)]
Tri Gyalsay Rinchen Namgyal)]
Tri Jurme Pema Tenzin)]
Tri Jurme Thrinley Namgyal)
Tri Jurme Pema Wangyal
Tri Jurme Sange Kunga
Tri JurmeYidzhin Wangyal
Tri Jurme Dechen Chogdrub
(Since there were no sons, the daughter Jetsun Chimed Deden Drolma married the great master Tristsab Pema Wangchen who became the Regent)
Tri Jurme Dondrub Wangyal
Tri Jurme Kunzang Wangyal, the present throne holder of Mindrolling.