Buddhism
ByThe Legacy of Gendun Drup: The First Dalai Lama
Introduction to Gendun Drup Gendun Drup, celebrated as the first Dalai Lama, was born in 1391 in the…
Drepung Monastery: An Overview of Its History and Influence
Founding and Historical Context Drepung Monastery, one of the largest and most significant monastic universities in Tibetan Buddhism,…
Exploring the Interconnected Schools of Tibetan Buddhism
Foundational Principles in Tibetan Buddhism Tibetan Buddhism, with its rich tapestry of teachings and traditions, is underpinned by…
Exploring the Gelug Tradition: The Virtuous Path of Je Tsongkhapa
Origins of the Gelug Tradition The Gelug tradition, also known as the New Kadam, emerged in the early…
Exploring the Sakya Tradition: The Grey Earth School of Tibetan Buddhism
The Origins of Sakya: A Historical Perspective The Sakya tradition of Tibetan Buddhism was established in 1073 CE…
Exploring the Kagyu Tradition: The Oral Lineage of Tibetan Buddhism
Historical Roots of the Kagyu School The Kagyu tradition, one of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism,…
