His Holiness the 101st Gaden Tripa Lungrik Namgyal Rinpoche is the supreme head of the Gelug lineage. The major monasteries - Gaden, Drepung and Sera, as well as the famous Tantric colleges of Gyuto and Gyumed, all belong to the school of Gelug. His status is the same as Lama Tsongkhapa on earth. 甘丹赤巴是格鲁派的法王，是甘丹寺、哲蚌寺、色拉寺、上密院、下密院等的最高领导者。担任甘丹赤巴可以说是一个格鲁派学僧修到的最高成就。

A Brief history of Tibetan Buddhism explaining the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Nyingma, Kadampa Sakya, Kagyu, and Gelug Schools. A well rounded Dharma lecture on how Buddhism influenced Tibet.

Video in honor of the founder of the Gelug lineage, Lama Tsong Khapa. Chanted by Lama Ngawang Thogmey. Recorded in san Antonio, Texas

A Brief history of Tibetan Buddhism explaining the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Nyingma, Kadampa, Sakya, Kagyu, and Gelug Schools. A well rounded Dharma lecture on how Buddhism influenced Tibet.

A Brief history of Tibetan Buddhism explaining the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Nyingma, Kadampa, Sakya, Kagyu, and Gelug Schools. A well rounded Dharma lecture on how Buddhism influenced Tibet.

A Brief history of Tibetan Buddhism explaining the four schools of Tibetan Buddhism. Nyingma, Kadampa, Sakya, Kagyu, and Gelug Schools. A well rounded Dharma lecture on how Buddhism influenced Tibet.

Gelug Monks are educated in philosophical debating techniques and here you see the massive year-end debate examination in BYLAKUPPE, Sera Jey Monastic University, in 2007, jan.

The Dalai Lama has imposed a ban on the worship of the 500 year old deity Dorje Shugden, a great importance in his Gelugpa (Yellow Hat) sect of Tibetan Buddhism. This has created divisions among the Tibetans living in India, where Shugden worshippers are being ostracized from their community in the name of the Dalai Lama. Western Shugden Society: http://www.westernshugdensociety.org/en/protesting/dalai-lama-stop-lying THE BIG LIE The Dalai Lama says Dorje Shugden is a harmful spirit. For centuries, every great Master in the Buddhist Tradition passed down from Je Tsongkhapa, including the Dalai Lamas root Guru Trijang Rinpoche, has revered Dorje Shugden as an enlightened being who helps sincere practitioners progress on the spiritual path by developing pure minds of love, compassion, and wisdom. The Dalai Lama himself was trained in this tradition, and for 40 years relied upon Dorje Shugden, even composing a prayer of his own praising Dorje Shugden and requesting his help. Then, suddenly in 1975 he abandoned the practice because he had discovered Dorje Shugden was a harmful spirit! Incredibly, we are being asked to believe that the Dalai Lama accidentally worshipped a harmful spirit for 40 years without noticing! THE TRUTH To consolidate his grip on political power in exile he has attempted to destroy the four great traditions of Tibetan Buddhism the Gelug, Sakya, Kagyu, and Nyingma traditions and create a new religious movement he calls ri-me. Previously he had been a member of the Gelug tradition. As part of a deal with some leaders of the other traditions he agreed to abandon the practice of Dorje Shugden and command others to do the same because Dorje Shugden practitioners prefer to rely upon the tradition of Je Tsongkhapa without mixing with other practices. For sincere Buddhists to abandon a practice given by their Spiritual Guide is inconceivable, and so understandably there was considerable resistance to his calls for others to follow him in abandoning the practice. The Dalai Lama responded by demonizing the practice, referring to a Deity he once revered as a harmful spirit and concocting absurd stories to convince those with superstitious minds to abandon the practice. Under the guise of historical investigation, he quotes selectively from various Tibetan texts to argue that the practice has been controversial with past Dalai Lamas. What he does not address is the iniquity of the present and previous Dalai Lamas freely mixing politics with religion and frequently adopting and rejecting religious practices simply for reasons of political expedience.

A movie version of a prayer wheel, spinning OM MANI PADME HUM, while a Tibetan Gelugpa monk chants the mantra as well (as people have pointed out, the Tibetan pronunciation is OM MANI PEME HUNG). The benefits of this kind of prayer are quite amazing.

http://www.aboutwss.org Download the music - http://media.westernshugdensociety.net/Dalai-Lama-Stop-Lying.mp3 High quality video - http://vimeo.com/1725683 Photos from the Protests - http://www.flickr.com/photos/western-shugden-society/sets/ Music video detailing the human rights abuses of the Dalai Lama and showing the Demonstrations which were organised by the Western Shugden Society

WSS Demonstrates in Nantes, France against the Dalai Lamas Ban on the Shugden Prayer, August 2008.

http://www.westernshugdensociety.org/en/news/march-for-religious-freedom-in-france/ The Western Shugden Society match for Relgious freedom in Nantes, France. Protesting the ban on Dorje Shugden practice by HH the Dalai Lama

A montage set to the chant for Refuge and Boddhichitta

Ming Dynasty (1368-1644) In 1368 the Ming Dynasty replaced the Yuan Dynasty in China, and inherited the right to rule Tibet. The central government of the Ming Dynasty retained most of the titles and ranks of official positions instituted during the Yuan Dynasty. In the central and eastern parts of present-day Tibet, the Dbus-Gtsang Itinerant High Commandery and the Mdo-khams Itinerant High Commandery were set up respectively. Equivalent to provincial-level military organs, they operated under the Shaanxi Itinerant High Commandery and, at the same time, handled civil administration. In Ngari in west Tibet, the E-Li-Si Army-Civilian Marshal Office was instituted. Leading officials of these organs were all appointed by the central government. The third emperor of the Ming Dynasty, Chengzu (reigned 1403-1424) saw the advantage of combined Buddhist religious and political power in Tibet and rivalry between sects occupying different areas. So he conferred honorific titles on religious leaders in various parts of Tibet such as the "prince of Dharma," "prince" and "national master in Tantrism." Succession to such princeship needed the approval of the emperor, who would send an envoy to confer the official title on each new prince. Only then could the new prince assume his role. According to the stipulations of the Ming court, the prince had to dispatch his envoy or come in person to the capital to participate in the New Year's Day celebration each year and present his memorial of congratulation and tribute. The Ming court had detailed stipulations that limited the dates for presenting tributes, the number of personnel allowed in the capital, the route to be taken, and also provisions to be supplied by local authorities along the route. The tablets wishing longevity to the emperors before which the prayers had to prostrate themselves are still kept in some of the monasteries in Tibet. The Dalai Lama and the Bainqen Lama are the two leading incarnation hierarchies of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The Gelug Sect rose during the Ming Dynasty, and the 3rd Dalai Lama was the abbot of one of the sect's monasteries. The central government of the Ming Dynasty showed him special favor by allowing him to pay tribute. In 1587 he was granted the title of Dorjichang or Vajradhara Dalai Lama. Any official of the Tibetan local government who offended the law was punished by the central government.

Unpleasant facts from within the Tibetan community, easily forgotten. A film documentation of historical importance: For centuries the deity Dorje Shugden has been worshipped by the greatest and most important Buddhist masters, many of whom are among the most respected ones in the whole of Tibetan history. Also by the Dalai Lama's teacher Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang. If the Dalai Lama thinks that all the great masters were mistaken, he also denies them their qualification. Then the others would not be great masters. Question: All the great masters who have worshipped the deity for centuries, were they all wrong? Dalai Lama: "Wrong! Yes, wrong!" The Dalai Lamas criticism and defamation of his own Root Guru created the schism of the Gelug order of Tibetan Buddhism and conflicts within the Tibetan community. Documentation from January 5th, 1998 - Part 2

==Tang Dynasty & Song Dynasty(618-1279)== By the Tang Dynasty (618-907), the Tibetans and Hans had, through marriage between royal families and meetings leading to alliances, cemented political and kinship ties of unity and friendship and formed close economic and cultural relations, laying a solid foundation for the ultimate founding of a unified nation. In Lhasa the statue of the Tang Princess Wen Cheng, who married the Tubo tsampo, king of Tibet, in 641, is still enshrined and worshiped in the Potala Palace. The Tang-Tubo Alliance Monument marking the meeting for this purpose between Tang and Tubo erected in 823 still stands in the square in front of the Jokhang Monastery. The monument inscription reads in part, "The two sovereigns, uncle and nephew, having come to agreement that their territories be united as one, have signed this alliance of great peace to last for eternity! May God and humanity bear witness thereto so that it may be praised from generation to generation." ==Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368)== In the early 13th century, Genghis Khan established the Mongol Khanate in north China. The Mongol regime changed its title to Yuan in 1271 and unified the whole of China in 1279, establishing a central government, achieved great unification of various regions and races. Tibet became an administrative region directly under the central government. The Yuan emperor established the Xuanzheng Yuan or Ministry for the Spread of Governance to directly handle important affairs of the Tibet region. In Tibetan, local military and administrative organs were set up, which was under the Xuanzheng Yuan. It also had troops stationed in Tibet. The central government set up post stations which were linked up in a communication line extending from Tibet up to Dadu (Beijing), and also conducted censuses in Tibet, in 1268, 1287 and 1334. ==Ming Dynasty(1368-1644)== In 1368 the Ming Dynasty replaced the Yuan Dynasty, and inherited the right to rule Tibet. The emperor conferred honorific titles on religious leaders of Tibet such as the "prince of Dharma". The Dalai Lama and the Bainqen Lama are the two leading incarnation hierarchies of the Gelug Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. The Gelug Sect rose during the Ming Dynasty, and the 3rd Dalai Lama was the abbot of one of the sect's monasteries. The central government of the Ming Dynasty showed him special favor by allowing him to pay tribute. In 1587 he was granted the title of Dorjichang or Vajradhara Dalai Lama. ==Qing Dynasty(1644-1911)== When the Qing Dynasty replaced the Ming Dynasty in 1644, it further strengthened administration over Tibet. In 1653 and 1713, the Qing emperors granted honorific titles to the 5th Dalai Lama and the 5th Bainqen Lama, henceforth officially establishing the titles of the Dalai Lama and the Bainqen Erdeni and their political and religious status in Tibet. In 1719, Qing government troops were sent into Tibet to dispel the Zungar forces, and set out to reform Tibet's administrative system. The emperor made a young Living Buddha of the Xikang area the 7th Dalai Lama and had him escorted into Tibet, and appointed four Tibetan officials to handle Tibet's political affairs. From 1727, high commissioners were stationed in Tibet to supervise local administration on behalf of the central authorities. In order to perfect Tibet's administrative organizations, the Qing Dynasty on many occasions enacted "regulations" to rectify and reform old systems and establish new ones. The Authorized Regulations for the Better Governing of Tibet, promulgated in 1793, casted to a Golden Book, had 29 articles. ==Republic of China(1912-49)== In 1911 revolution took place and establishing the Republic of China. In the republic's first constitution, it was clearly stipulated that Tibet was a part of the territory of the Republic of China. When the Chinese Kuomintang formed the national government in 1927 and held the national assembly in 1931, both the 13th Dalai Lama and the 9th Bainqen Erdeni sent representatives to participate. The Tibetan local government and the Bainqen's administrative body, Kampus Assembly, also sent representatives to the national assembly in 1946. ==People's Republic of China(1949 - )== The People's Republic of China was founded in 1949. In 1950 however, the then Tibetan local government rejected the call for negotiation from the central government, and selected armed resistance. Under such circumstances, the central government ordered the People's Liberation Army to enter Tibet. After that the central government once again urged the Tibetan local government to send delegates to Beijing for negotiations. The 14th Dalai Lama accepted the proposal. In February 1951, the Dalai Lama appointed his delegates and sent them to Beijing for the negotiations.

Vídeo com 45 minutos sobre as várias escolas budistas, um apanhado geral pouco profundo, vale pela intenção. As principais tradições do budismo Tibetano: Nyingma/Vajrayana, Kagyü, Sakya, Gelug e outras escolas: Bön, Jonang, Kadam. Na China e no Japão as principais são T'ien-t'ai, Tendai, Mi-tsung e Shingon. Visite: www.cinevajra.blogspot.com/ http://www.budismovirtual.com/ ou assista no youtube em 5 partes: Buddhism Vajrayana 1 Buddhism Vajrayana 2 Buddhism Vajrayana 3 Buddhism Vajrayana 4 Buddhism Vajrayana 5 Tash Delek !!

Unpleasant facts from within the Tibetan community, easily forgotten. A film documentation of historical importance: For centuries the deity Dorje Shugden has been worshipped by the greatest and most important Buddhist masters, many of whom are among the most respected ones in the whole of Tibetan history. Also by the Dalai Lama's teacher Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang. If the Dalai Lama thinks that all the great masters were mistaken, he also denies them their qualification. Then the others would not be great masters. Question: All the great masters who have worshipped the deity for centuries, were they all wrong? Dalai Lama: "Wrong! Yes, wrong!" The Dalai Lamas criticism and defamation of his own Root Guru created the schism of the Gelug order of Tibetan Buddhism and conflicts within the Tibetan community. Documentation from January 5th, 1998 - Part 3

Some viewers have a lack of humour, anyway its a long way to the top if you wanna rock n roll

Unpleasant facts from within the Tibetan community, easily forgotten. A film documentation of historical importance: For centuries the deity Dorje Shugden has been worshipped by the greatest and most important Buddhist masters, many of whom are among the most respected ones in the whole of Tibetan history. Also by the Dalai Lama's teacher Kyabje Trijang Dorje Chang. If the Dalai Lama thinks that all the great masters were mistaken, he also denies them their qualification. Then the others would not be great masters. Question: All the great masters who have worshipped the deity for centuries, were they all wrong? Dalai Lama: "Wrong! Yes, wrong!" The Dalai Lamas criticism and defamation of his own Root Guru created the schism of the Gelug order of Tibetan Buddhism and conflicts within the Tibetan community. Documentation from January 5th, 1998 - Part 1

Vídeo com 45 minutos sobre as várias escolas budistas, um apanhado geral pouco profundo, vale pela intenção. As principais tradições do budismo Tibetano: Nyingma/Vajrayana, Kagyü, Sakya, Gelug e outras escolas: Bön, Jonang, Kadam. Na China e no Japão as principais são T'ien-t'ai, Tendai, Mi-tsung e Shingon. Postei o vídeo em 5 partes, o "tal" de yuotube não aceita mais de 10 min. "free". Tash Delek !!

Monks debating in Sera monastery. Lhasa. Tibet. Дебаты буддийских монахов в монастыре Сера. Лхаса. Тибет.

Tibetan sculptors, Sum Tseling monastery, Zhongdian, August 2005.

Vídeo com 45 minutos sobre as várias escolas budistas, um apanhado geral pouco profundo, vale pela intenção. As principais tradições do budismo Tibetano: Nyingma/Vajrayana, Kagyü, Sakya, Gelug e outras escolas: Bön, Jonang, Kadam. Na China e no Japão as principais são T'ien-t'ai, Tendai, Mi-tsung e Shingon. Postei o vídeo em 5 partes, o "tal" de yuotube não aceita mais de 10 min. "free". Tash Delek !!

The 2-day Grand Tara Puja was organised by Yar Monastery, Kham, Tibet and sponsored by Tara Buddhist Centre, Singapore to accumulate 100,000 21-Praises to Tara. This auspicious and meritorious event was participated by 240 monks and nuns from 5 different schools i.e. Gelug, Kagyu, Nyingma, Sakya and Jonang and about 300 laypeople from surrounding villages.