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Gelug means something in the history of ancient India. If you want to know the exact meaning, history, etymology or English translation of this term then check out the descriptions on this page. Add your comment or reference to a book if you want to contribute to this summary article.
India history and geography
Source: academia.edu: The Chronological History of Tibetan BuddhismGelug refers to one of the four major schools of Tibetan Buddhism.—The Gelug school is the latest school of Tibetan Buddhism. It has its origins in the Kadampa lineage founded by Atisa. Tsongkhapa was the founder of the Gelug school. The followers of Tsongkhapa came to be known as Gelugpas or New Kadampas. According to legends, Gendün Drup and Khedrup Gelek Pelzang were the main disciples of Tsongkhapa. Gendun Drup became the 1st Dalai Lama and Khedrup Gelek Pelzang became the 1st Panchen Lama.
The history of India traces the identification of countries, villages, towns and other regions of India, as well as mythology, zoology, royal dynasties, rulers, tribes, local festivities and traditions and regional languages. Ancient India enjoyed religious freedom and encourages the path of Dharma, a concept common to Buddhism, Hinduism, and Jainism.
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Starts with: Gelugai, Gelugayya, Geluge, Gelugpa.
Full-text (+4): Tibetan Buddhism, Ganden Tripa, Sumatikirti, Samatha, Ngangyur, Yangdak, Yangdak heruka, Krodhavajrapani, Jamgön Kongtrül, Dalai Lama, Rime, Kadampa Tradition, rnying ma rgyud 'bum, Amdo, yul lha, Ü-tsang, Bon, po lha, dra lha, srog lha.
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Tibet (Myth, Religion and History) (by Tsewang Gyalpo Arya)
9. The Highest Yoga Tantra < [Chapter 7 - Buddhism in Tibet]
5. Buddhist Schools and the Politics of Tibet < [Chapter 7 - Buddhism in Tibet]
Hevajra Tantra (analytical study) (by Seung Ho Nam)
1.2. Union of Sunyata and Bodhicitta < [Chapter 3 - Tantric Doctrine in Hevajra Tantra]
3.2. The Completion Stage < [Chapter 3 - Tantric Doctrine in Hevajra Tantra]
The gods of northern Buddhism (by Alice Getty)
The Great Chariot (by Longchenpa)