His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, is both the head of state and the spiritual leader of Tibet. Although His Holiness describes himself as a simple Buddhist monk, the lineage of the Dalai Lamas are believed to be manifestations of Avalokiteshvara or Chenrezig, the Bodhisattva of Compassion and patron saint of Tibet…

The Late Kyabje Zong Rinpoche was a great scholar and tantra master of the Gelugpa lineage, and known as an emanation of the Buddha Heruka Chakrasamvara…

From its origins in India dating back to the time of Buddha Shakyamuni, Buddhism has lived on through attained masters such as these great Indian and Tibetan Lamas, Mahasiddhas and Geshes…

Through many years of ardent practice and of keeping clear, pure commitments, high Lamas of the various Buddhist traditions have attained the ability to strive continuously and tirelessly towards benefitting others, and generating qualities of generosity, kindness, compassion, patience and forgiveness…

This series of 15 thangkas depicts the life story of Lama Tsongkhapa. Typically hung in the grand hall of monasteries, they illustrate how, throughout his previous lives, the Noble Je Tsongkhapa cultivated the Path leading to Enlightenment…