Noted line in Buddhism

DALAILAMAS

Think of the spiritual leaders who embody compassion and reside in the Himalayas.

The clue plays on the phrase "noted line," which can mean both a famous quote and a lineage or succession. In Buddhism, the Dalai Lamas are the spiritual leaders of Tibetan Buddhism, forming a well-known lineage. The answer combines "Dalai" (the title) and "Lamas" (plural for the leaders) to fit the clue’s double meaning.