GANDEN
MONASTERY is situated 60Km east
of Lhasa and it was founded in
the 14 th century by Tsongka pa
himself, named after the paradise
of the future Budha Maitreya.
Ganden was the first and leading
Geluk pa monastery, constructed
by Tsongkapa himself. The monastery
has two main colleges known as
Shartse ( east point ) and Jangtse
( North point ) were respectively
founded by two of Tsongka pa’s
closest disciples, Namka Pel Sangpo
Neten Rongyelwa. There is also
a tantric college, established
by another of Tsongka Pa’s
students. Je Sherap Senge. |
