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'''Gelug''' ([[Wyl.]] ''dge lugs'') — one of the [[four schools|four main traditions]] of [[Tibetan Buddhism]]. The latest of the [[Sarma]] schools founded by [[Tsongkhapa]] in the 15th century on the basis of the [[Kadampa]] tradition. Quickly spreading through the activity of Tsongkhapa's many illustrious disciples, it eventually became the | '''Gelug''' ([[Wyl.]] ''dge lugs'') — one of the [[four schools|four main traditions]] of [[Tibetan Buddhism]]. The latest of the [[Sarma]] schools founded by [[Tsongkhapa]] in the 15th century on the basis of the [[Kadampa]] tradition. Quickly spreading through the activity of Tsongkhapa's many illustrious disciples, it eventually became the predominant school in Tibet, with major centres around Lhasa and in Amdo. | ||
==Name== | |||
Tsongkhapa's followers were first known as the Gandenpas or Riwo Gandenpas, after the monastery of Ganden, which he founded, and only later became known as [[Gelugpa]]s—'the Virtuous Ones'. They also became known as the New Kadampas. | |||
==History== | |||
The Gelugpa school was founded by Tsongkhapa Lobzang Drakpa and then propagated by his main disciples, such as [[Tokden Jampal Gyatso]], [[Gyaltsap Jé]], [[Khedrup Jé]], [[Jamyang Chöjé Tashi Palden]], who founded [[Drepung Monastery]] in 1416, [[Jamchen Chöjé Shakya Yeshe]], who founded [[Sera Monastery]] in 1419, and [[Gendün Drup]], who founded [[Tashilhunpo Monastery]] at [[Shigatsé]] in 1447 and eventually became known as the First Dalai Lama. [[Kumbum Jampaling]] was founded in 1560 at Tsongkhapa's birthplace by Rinchen Tsöndrü Gyaltsen. [[Jamyang Shyepa Ngawang Tsöndrü]] founded [[Labrang Tashikhyil Monastery]] in Amdo in 1708. | |||
==Teachings== | |||
Followers of the Gelugpa tradition rely principally upon the writings of Tsongkhapa, especially his ''[[Lamrim Chenmo|Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path]]'' (''lamrim chenmo''), for their interpretation of the Buddhist teachings. They place great emphasis on philosophical study of the classical Indian treatises, especially on [[Madhyamika]] and the view of [[shunyata]]. For Vajrayana, the main deity practices are [[Guhyasamaja]], [[Chakrasamvara]] and [[Yamantaka]], although [[Kalachakra]] is also emphasized. | |||
==Further Reading== | ==Further Reading== | ||
Revision as of 14:41, 21 October 2011
Gelug (Wyl. dge lugs) — one of the four main traditions of Tibetan Buddhism. The latest of the Sarma schools founded by Tsongkhapa in the 15th century on the basis of the Kadampa tradition. Quickly spreading through the activity of Tsongkhapa's many illustrious disciples, it eventually became the predominant school in Tibet, with major centres around Lhasa and in Amdo.
Name
Tsongkhapa's followers were first known as the Gandenpas or Riwo Gandenpas, after the monastery of Ganden, which he founded, and only later became known as Gelugpas—'the Virtuous Ones'. They also became known as the New Kadampas.
History
The Gelugpa school was founded by Tsongkhapa Lobzang Drakpa and then propagated by his main disciples, such as Tokden Jampal Gyatso, Gyaltsap Jé, Khedrup Jé, Jamyang Chöjé Tashi Palden, who founded Drepung Monastery in 1416, Jamchen Chöjé Shakya Yeshe, who founded Sera Monastery in 1419, and Gendün Drup, who founded Tashilhunpo Monastery at Shigatsé in 1447 and eventually became known as the First Dalai Lama. Kumbum Jampaling was founded in 1560 at Tsongkhapa's birthplace by Rinchen Tsöndrü Gyaltsen. Jamyang Shyepa Ngawang Tsöndrü founded Labrang Tashikhyil Monastery in Amdo in 1708.
Teachings
Followers of the Gelugpa tradition rely principally upon the writings of Tsongkhapa, especially his Great Treatise on the Stages of the Path (lamrim chenmo), for their interpretation of the Buddhist teachings. They place great emphasis on philosophical study of the classical Indian treatises, especially on Madhyamika and the view of shunyata. For Vajrayana, the main deity practices are Guhyasamaja, Chakrasamvara and Yamantaka, although Kalachakra is also emphasized.
Further Reading
- Ling Rinpoche, 'The dGe-lugs Tradition of Buddhism in Tibet', Tibet Journal Vol. IV, No. 1, 1979, pp. 3-6
- Ringu Tulku, The Ri-me Philosophy of Jamgön Kongtrul the Great (Boston & London: Shambhala Publications, 2006), pages 123-127 & 164-166.