How did the Geluk tradition of Tibetan Buddhism begin? The Geluk tradition was founded by Tsongkhapa, a Tibetan Buddhist monk and scholar, in the early 15th century during a period of religious renewal in Tibet. Tsongkhapa emphasized rigorous study, monastic discipline, a gradual path to awakening, and meditation rooted in earlier Indian Buddhist teachings, especially those of Atisha, a renowned Indian Buddhist monk. The Dalai Lamas later became among the most widely recognized figures associated with the Geluk tradition. Beginning in the 17th century, the Geluk institution of the Dalai Lama became closely intertwined with the political history of Tibet. The Rubin Museum Tibetan Buddhist Shrine Room at the Brooklyn Museum (brooklynmuseum) features the Geluk Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Learn more about the Geluk tradition in Spiral via the link in our bio. 📸: Filip Wolak #TibetanBuddhism #BuddhistHistory #HimalayanArt ________ Tsongkhapa (1357-1419) and Scenes from His Life; T...