The Dynasty of Shambhala

The table below shows the names of the successive rulers of Shambhala. The first eight are called Dharmarajas or Dharma Kings and the remainder are known as Kulikas or Bearers of the Lineage (Tib. rigden). In the future, during the life of 33rd Kulika Rudra Chakri (Rigden Drakpo Chagkhorchen), all of Jambudvipa will be divided into twenty four sections and will be ruled by him. After that, his two sons, Brahma and Devendra (Tib. Tsangpa and Lhawang), will each rule over twelve of those sections and will propagate Kalachakra thoughout both halves of Jambudvipa. After them will come Kashyapa (Tib. Od-Sung) and other kings who will rule the many sections of Jambudvipa and gradually bring about the flourishing of Kalachakra.