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Tsongkhapa

Tsongkhapa (1357–1419), whose name means “The Man from Onion Valley”, was a famous teacher of Tibetan Buddhism whose activities led to the formation of the Geluk school. He is also known by his ordained name Lobsang Drakpa (blo bzang grags pa) or simply as Je Rinpoche (rje rin po che).
Tsongkhapa heard Buddha’s teachings from masters of all Tibetan Buddhist traditions, and received lineages transmitted in the major schools.

Tibetan Buddhist monk, philosopher, and guru (c. 1357–1419)

Born 1357
Died 1419

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Tibetan Buddhist monk, philosopher, and guru (c. 1357–1419)

Born 1357
Died 1419

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