There are three distinguishable features of traditional knowledge, that can separate it from the modern, scientific knowledge. First, divine source of knowledge, for Buddhism, which is a traditional knowledge and evolved from the enlightened body, not from ordinary ones. Second, logical reason, which supports the fundamental principles of tradition, cannot be changed from time to time. Third, lineage, which means transmission of knowledge from one generation to the next generation, father to sons, teachers to students. In the traditional system of Tibetan medicine lineage is upheld as important qualification for being a better physician, as the Gyueshi or the Four Tantras mentions:
A physician without medical lineage
Just as a fox which enthrones itself to the seat of the king
is not able to earn everyone's respect
Even if respected, cannot hold the kingdom down
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