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Lama
Tsong Khapa Tradition
Vajrapani Institute offers
teachings within the tradition of Lama Tsong Khapa. Lama Tsong
Khapa (1357-1419), also known as Je Rinpoche Losang Drakpa, is
one of the most important figures in the history of Tibetan
Buddhism. Born into an ordinary family in the Amdo region of
Tibet, he took the vows of a monk at a very young age. By
adolescence he had mastered much of the Buddhist teachings and
went on to continue his study under the great Buddhist masters
of his day. It is said that his intense devotion to study and
practice resulted in many visions and teachings received
directly from Buddhas and Bodhisattvas. His voluminous writings
provide commentaries on almost all of the classic texts of
Buddhism. He wrote many comprehensive treatises, most notably
his The Great Treatise on the Stages Of The Path To
Enlightenment. Lama Tsong Khapa also founded the three great
monasteries of Tibet. The Gelugpa tradition, one of the four
schools of Tibetan Buddhism regards Lama Tsong Khapa as its
founder.
Painting of Lama Tsongkhapa from
the Collection of Buryat Historical Museum courtesy of himalayanart.org
(Copyright
© 2005 Shelley and Donald Rubin Foundation)

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