Atisha

Atisha (982–1054) recovered the full Buddhist teachings on compassion from Indonesia and re-introduced them in India. Invited to Tibet to correct misunderstandings about Buddhism, he re-established the pure teachings there. The Kadampa tradition in Tibet traces from his disciples.

Image source: himalayanart.org

The Life of Atisha

Geshe Ngawang Dhargyey

A Bodhisattva’s Garland of Gems

Atisha

Atisha presents in poetic form the most essential guidelines for how to live one’s life as a bodhisattva in the tradition of mind training (lojong).

Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment

Atisha

Atisha’s “Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment” is the forerunner of the Tibetan lam-rim tradition. It places special emphasis on the bodhisattva vows and their necessity for successful tantra practice.