 Lharig, the divine generation

Khön family, the royal generation
Because previous generations subjugated the rakshasas (demons), the family became the Family of Conquerors (, shortened to "Khön") and therefore a royal family.Sakya lineage, generations as Buddhist teachers.On 11 December 2014, a new throne holder succession system was announced during the 23rd Great Sakya Mönlam prayer festival on a resolution passed by the Dolma Phodrang and Phuntsok Phodrang, where members of both Phodrang will serve the role of Sakya Trizin in one three year term, according to their seniority and qualification.