Tsongkhapa Lobzang Drakpa
Tsongkhapa Lobzang Drakpa (1357-1419) - the founder of the Gelug school. As a young man he distinguished himself through his study and his intellect. The last thirty years of his life were dedicated to teaching, writing, founding monasteries and other activities that greatly contributed to the revitalization of Buddhism in Tibet.
Mikmé Tsema: A Prayer to Jé Tsongkhapa
mikmé tsewé terchen chenré zik
drimé khyenpé wangpo jampal yang
düpung malü jomdzé sangwé dak
khangchen khépé tsukgyen tsongkha pa
lobzang drakpé shyapla solwa dep
Great treasury of non-referential compassion, Avalokiteshvara,
Powerful lord of flawless wisdom, Manjushri,
And destroyer of all the hosts of mara, Vajrapani, Lord of Secrets--
Crowning glory amongst all the learned masters of the Land of Snows,
Tsongkhapa Lobzang Drakpa, at your feet I pray!