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-Je Tsongkhapa

May the wisdom and vast, systematic knowledge of Buddhist scripture attained by the great guru Je Tsongkhapa, and transmitted to us by his disciples in the gelug tradition, guide us in this upcoming year. May the teachings remain in this world and benefit all sentient beings until we attain the complete cessation of suffering.

from: ‘Readings From The Refuge Tree of the Western Buddhist Order’ compiled and edited by Lokabandhu and Cittapala

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While attending the long life ceremony for his holiness the @dalailama which was an incredible experience that @radiategood and @harmonicaco created for us, I witnessed something I never knew existed. It was a more ancient and mystical side of Tibetan Buddhism. I took the artistic liberty to modify this photo to black and white save for HHDL and the Nechung Oracle. From site: In the Tibetan tradition, the word oracle is used for a spirit which enters those men and women who act as mediums between the natural and the spiritual realms. The mediums are, therefore, known as kuten, which literally means, "the physical basis." In early times it is believed that there were hundreds of oracles throughout Tibet. Today, only a few survive, including those consulted by the Tibetan government. Of these, the principal one is the Nechung oracle. Through him manifests Dorje Drak-den (Nechung), the principal protector divinity of the Tibetan government and the Dalai Lama. The Oracle speaks through the body of Thupten Ngodup who enters a trance. During this trance he wears a traditional outfit that weighs almost 80lbs. In previous times the headdress alone was known to weigh 70lbs. He provides the Dalai Lama with advice and council. It was an incredible event to witness. He also tosses blessed barley seeds during this process that all consider sacred and good fortune to find. I have added several photos in this gallery to view. #tibet #dalailama #nechungmonastery #buddhism #monestary #tsongkhapa (at Gaden Shartse Monastery) https://www.instagram.com/p/B7E70vKHQPV/?igshid=wtbppofa0185

Guru Tsongkhapa (Ganden Lha Gyäma) appeared in Tibet in the 14th century as the great revitalizer of Tibetan Buddhism. He is also known as Je Rinpoche. He is believed to be the manifestation of Guru Rinpoche himself. Guru Tsongkhapa emphasized the value of discipline in monastic institutions and the value of academic persuits and practice. He founded the Gelugpa tradition and among his closest disciples was Gedun Drub, later known as the First Dalai Lama. He is said to be the emanation of Bodhisattva Manjushree. He is depicted holding a sword and a book and in a jolly mood. He wears the traditional monastic robes and is crowned with a yellow pandita hat with flaps. Hats are one of the most unique and interesting features of Himalayan and Tibetan art. They are also the most important characteristic to look for when trying to identify religious teachers in paintings and sculpture. All of the different religious traditions, both Buddhist and Bon, have their own distinct hats. There is an almost endless variety of colours, shapes and styles. The face of the statue is painted with a 24k gold mixture. The gold is crushed into a powder and then made into a paste. The gold paste is mixed with an organic paint mixture then used to paint the most important part of any Buddhist statue; the face. This beautiful sculpture is hand crafted by the very talented artists of the beautiful Himalayan Kingdom of Nepal.

Note on the image: Lama Tsong-Khapa