Religious Studies

Introduction to Sera Monastery Sera Monastery, established in 1419, is one of the three great Gelug university monasteries situated on the outskirts of Lhasa, Tibet. Its foundation by Tsongkhapa’s disciple, Jamchen Chojey, marks a significant moment in the evolution of Tibetan Buddhism. As a pillar of the Gelug lineage, Sera Monastery remains a vital hub...Read More

Introduction to Buddhism’s Origins Buddhism originated in India during the 6th century BCE and was founded by Siddhartha Gautama, who would later be known as the Buddha. This spiritual philosophy emerged as a response to the prevalent religious practices and socio-political conditions of the time, offering a radical shift in thinking regarding life, suffering, and...Read More

Introduction to Tibetan Buddhism Tibetan Buddhism, known by various alternative names such as ‘Tibetan Language Buddhism’ and ‘Lamaism’, represents a significant branch of the broader Buddhist tradition. This form of Buddhism predominantly developed in Tibet and parts of the surrounding regions, including Nepal, Bhutan, and Mongolia, thereby distinguishing itself from other major Buddhist schools, such...Read More