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known as the Yellow Hat sect, was a school of Buddhism founded
by Tsongkhapa (1357-1419), a philosopher and Tibetan religious
leader. The first monastery he established was at Ganden, and to
this day the Ganden Tripa is the nominal head of the school, though
its most influential figure is the Dalai
Lama. Roughly "school of the virtuous"; the last to be established of the four main schools of Tibetan Buddhism, founded by Tsongkhapa. This doctrinal tradition, pursuant to that of the Kadampa, lays particular emphasis on the observation of monastic rules (Vinaya-pitaka) and thorough study of authoritative texts. Principal among these is the literature on the stages of the path (lamrim) and the systematic works on the various Buddhist doctrinal views (Siddhanata). Since the installation of the dalai lamas as heads of state in the 17th century, the Gelugpas have held political leadership. The doctrinal system of the Gelugpas is based on the writings of Tsongkhapa and his two main disciples Gyaltshab (1364-1432) and Khedrub (1385-1483). After having had a vision of Manjurshri, Tsongkhapa formulated in voluminous commentaries the Madhyamika view that is regarded as authoritative for his school. In the meditation manuals composed by him it is described in great detail how to arrive at this insight. Besides basic contemplations of the inadequacy of the cycle of existence (samsara), the arousing of the mind of enlightenment (bodhicitta) is given a preeminent position. Only after having aroused bodhicitta can insight into the true reality of phenomena be gained. Thus the actual spiritual practice consists in achieving concentration (samadhi). In his writings Tsongkhapa incisively demonstrated how this goal may be reached through the differentiated states of equilibrium of dwelling in tranquility (shamatha) and through special insight (vipashyana). Also the teachings of the Tantras are regarded by the Gelugpas as a special technique for the realization of this state of equilibrium.
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Akshobya Buddhist Centre Nottingham, England - home, centre, courses, study, location, contact, links, and teachers
http://www.akshobya.com/
An Open Heart: Practicing Compassion in Everyday Life - By Dalai Lama, Nicholas Vreeland (Editor) 2001 - book - "Just as musicians train their hands, athletes their reflexes and techniques, linguists their ears, scholars their perceptions, so we direct our minds and hearts." And so with his characteristic deftness, His Holiness the Dalai Lama here builds bridges from the realities of everyday life to sublimely spiritual pursuits. This compilation, based on teachings delivered by His Holiness in New York in 2001, is founded upon a weaving of two ancient Buddhist texts. These are made accessible here in part by Vreeland's skillful editing and in part by the unflagging style of the Dalai Lama, who continues to spread his message of loving compassion beyond the borders of Buddhism. Readers who savored his The Art of Happiness and Ethics for the New Millennium will likely be ready to take these next steps into practical approaches for everyday living that are supremely grounded in Buddhist philosophy, but extend an open heart to all types of believers and nonbelievers as well. While not a manual in the traditional Western sense of highly sequenced steps, this book is a treasury of teachings that point clearly to a better way to live. Exquisite, perfectly matched photographs round out such chapters as "The Desire for Happiness," "Karma," "Compassion," "Calm Abiding" and "Wisdom." Many books today receive the Dalai Lama's blessing, but this one issues a special invitation to receive ancient wisdom through the mind and heart of a modern spiritual master. (Sept. 25)Forecast: Although it's unlikely to achieve the million-plus copy status of The Art of Happiness, this book (based on lectures that were directed to an American audience) is poised for bestsellerdom. National advertising and extensive media appearances by Vreeland will help with promotion, as will a fall excerpt in Spirituality & Health magazine. This is a main selection of the One Spirit Book Club. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living by His Holiness the Dalai Lama, Howard Cutler - Have you ever wondered what it would be like to sit down with the Dalai Lama and really press him about life's persistent questions? Why are so many people unhappy? How can I abjure loneliness? How can we reduce conflict? Is romantic love true love? Why do we suffer? How should we deal with unfairness and anger? How do you handle the death of a loved one? These are the conundrums that psychiatrist Howard Cutler poses to the Dalai Lama during an extended period of interviews in The Art of Happiness: A Handbook for Living.
At first, the Dalai Lama's answers seem simplistic, like a surface reading of Robert Fulghum: Ask yourself if you really need something; our enemies can be our teachers; compassion brings peace of mind. Cutler pushes: But some people do seem happy with lots of possessions; but "suffering is life" is so pessimistic; but going to extremes provides the zest in life; but what if I don't believe in karma? As the Dalai Lama's responses become more involved, a coherent philosophy takes shape. Cutler then develops the Dalai Lama's answers in the context of scientific studies and cases from his own practice, substantiating and elaborating on what he finds to be a revolutionary psychology. Like any art, the art of happiness requires study and practice--and the talent for it, the Dalai Lama assures us, is in our nature. --Brian Bruya
Atisha Centre - Darlington, England
http://www.atishameditation.co.uk/
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Dalai Lama This website is dedicated to creating awareness of the life and work of His Holiness Tenzin Gyatso, the 14th Dalai Lama of Tibet.
http://www.dalailama.com/Dharmavajra Buddhist Centre - Swansea, Wales
http://www.meditationinwales.org/
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Garden for the West Official website for Men-Tsee-Khang (TMAI) of His Holiness the Dalai Lama
http://community.palouse.net/lotus/GFTW.htmGelugpa Refuge Tree An overall view of the most important Buddhist deities.
http://www.iol.ie/~taeger/thkas/gelu-zb.htmGelug Tradition - compiled by the Office of Tibet
http://groups.msn.com/AryaTaraTibetanBuddhismUK/gelugpatradition.msnwGolden Blue Lotus Tara Tibetan Buddhist Meditation Center; Interpreting and integrating Gelugpa Tibetan Buddhism; Ven Zasep Tulku Rinpoche
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Heruka Centre London - Buddhism & Meditation - London, England - Meditation classes in London of Kadampa Buddhism founded by Ven. Geshe Kelsang Gyatso
http://www.meditateinlondon.org.uk/
How to Practice: The Way to a Meaningful Life by His Holiness The Dalai Lama, Jeffrey Hopkins (translator) - book -
The Dalai Lama, a formidable teacher, presents a way that is the middle way, but not necessarily the easy way. Because the spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism has a natural gift as well as the translating and publishing resources that makes his teachings accessible, it is easy to forget the rigor and depth of those teachings. Too, Buddhism so often appears in the West as a system of daily behavior and practice that it is also easy to overlook the compelling intellectual challenge it presents to the Western understanding of reality. His Holiness starts on familiar Buddhist ground (morality of action, suffering, compassion) and chapter by chapter adds doctrine and complexity until teachings from the heights of imaginative Tantra and Tibetan deity yoga are being explicated. For the uninitiated the climb is steep, and those seeking general ethical guidance would do better with an easier text (His Holiness has written those, too). For the serious, however, the Dalai Lama offers elegant clarity about the paradoxes at the heart of Buddhism including the central Heart Sutra itself, the teaching of form-is-emptiness and about the intellectual intricacy of Buddhist teachings. Tibetan Buddhism is considered the esoteric wing of Buddhism; this slice shows some layers of its complexity while whetting the spiritual appetite for more understanding, or what Buddhists would call the intention for enlightenment. Copyright 2001 Cahners Business Information, Inc.
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Jampel Center England - Kadampa; buddhism and meditation in Kent
http://www.jampel.org/
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Land of Compassion Buddha West Covina, CA - Started in 1994, Land of Compassion Buddha is a Tibetan Buddhist center, within the Gelugpa lineage; directed by Geshe Lobsang Tsephel, it is located in West Covina, California. The center offers a varied schedule of events throughout the year, including empowerment, commentaries, retreats, pujas and practice sessions.
http://www.compassionbuddha.org/Lam Rim Bristol Buddhist Centre Wales - The Lam Rim Buddhist Centre is a Charitable Trust founded in 1978. Its aim is to maintain an educational programme of Buddhist teachings based on the finest principles of meditation, human growth and personal development. The Spiritual Director is the Ven. Geshe Damcho Yonten, formerly Abbot of Samtenling in Norba, Ladakh, and graduate of Drepung Monastic University, Lhasa.
http://www.lamrim.org.uk/Lama Tsong Khapa and the Gelugpa Lineage
http://www.b-i-a.net/gelugpa.htm
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Madhyamaka Centre Yorkshire, England - Day and weekend courses which introduce the basic techniques of Buddhist meditation. We organise school visits, tours and each year hold a Summer Fayre and a Christmas Banquet.
http://www.madhyamaka.org/Manjushri Mahayana Buddhist Centre Cumbria, England - Regular classes, about the centre, our tradition, programme 2002, NKT spring, visiting the centre, and branches
http://www.manjushri.org.uk/
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Tara Buddhist Centre England - Tara Centre at Ashe Hall, in Derbyshire, England is a Kadampa Mahayana Buddhist college whose main purpose is to preserve and promote the essence of Buddha's teachings in a living form suited to the Western mind and way of life. The Centre trains and sends Teachers to many locations in the U.K. and overseas. It is a non-profit making educational charity, established in 1983 by Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso Rinpoche, a Tibetan Master and founder of the New Kadampa Tradition of Mahayana Buddhism.
http://www.taracentre.org.uk/Thirteen Previous Dalai Lamas Part of MPR's special report, Ocean of Wisdom: The Dalai Lama's Visit by Art Hughes, May 7, 2001
http://news.mpr.org/features/200105/07_newsroom_dalai/bios.shtmlTibet Government in Exile
http://www.tibet.com/
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