The Geluk School Of Tibetan Buddhism

The Geluk School of Tibetan Buddhism was founded by the great Je Tsongkhapa Losang Drakpa (1357-1419). Tsongkhapa was born in the North Eastern region of Tibet known as Amdo. He came to study in Central Tibet and became a formidable scholar of Buddhism in par with the likes of Indian Masters Chandra Kirti and Dharma Kirti.

He reformed Tibetan Buddhism from the ravages of declining moral ethics and brought about a Tradition of ethical serenity and Academic Excellence. As a result, the Geluk School attracted enormous attention and gradually became the pre-eminent Tradition in Tibet. It spread far and wide into the most remote corners of Tibet. The most eminent adherents to this tradition were the first and all the successive Dalai Lamas and to this day it has remained one of the foremost traditions of Tibetan Buddhism with its strong emphasis on maintaining moral ethics (sila) as the basis of spiritual development. This is in conformity with the Buddha’s own life of celibacy and serenity of moral conduct as the ultimate way to achieve freedom from suffering.
The Gelukpa have a great tradition of learning the Buddha’s teaching through debate and discussion. This has been one of the key links in establishing common ground with Modern Science which seeks to establish truth through investigation and research. However, the world is getting small and it is important that all traditions come together in harmony to help all beings in their search for happiness in the best way they possibly can.