LAMA TSONG KHAPA MANIFESTS

A few centuries later in the 1300’s, this predicted Lama (it was foretold that the “second Buddha” would be appearing and would give teachings on the Dharma) from the potato district of Tibet, Tsong Khapa appeared and even from his birth showed miraculous happenings. Where his afterbirth fell on the ground, a tree grew on that spot and on the leaves and in the bark of the tree, there appeared mantras. In the 18th century, Christian priests went to see the tree and had to agree that it was miraculous and not a trick!

Lama Tsong Khapa studied with all the great teachers of that time and then started his own lineage, called the Gelugpa - The present Dalai Lama and other great Lamas continue this lineage all around the world, along with the FPMT.

I have heard it said by many Lamas, not just those from the Gelugpa, that Lama Tsong Khapa’s teachings on Wisdom are the most profound and the clearest, which is probably why he is still revered until today.

For a taste of Lama Tsong Khapa’s teachings, you should buy a copy of Lam Rim Chenmo  translated by Robert Thurman and his team of translators. Take your time to read and meditate on the meaning as you gradually work through this great text.