Khri-rgan ʼJam-dbyaṅs-thub-bstan-rgya-mtshoʼi gsuṅ rtsom

By ʼJam-dbyaṅs-thub-bstan-rgya-mtsho Khri-rgan

Book Description

This collection presents the life and spiritual teachings of Khri-rgan ʼJam-dbyaṅs-thub-bstan-rgya-mtsho, a remarkable Tibetan Buddhist master who lived from 1866 to 1928. Born in Rebkong, this influential lama founded two significant spiritual centers and served as a reincarnate teacher within the Gelug tradition.

The volume weaves together biographical material with the master's extensive written works, offering readers insight into both his personal journey and his profound spiritual guidance. His collected writings span multiple dimensions of Buddhist practice, including devotional poetry that captures the heart of spiritual aspiration and instructional texts designed to guide students along the path of awakening.

Within these pages, seekers will discover practical wisdom through the author's advice to disciples, detailed guidance on ritual practices, and his correspondence with other great teachers of his era. The collection includes his reverent approaches to protective deities and the beloved figure of Tara, alongside his scholarly commentaries on classical Buddhist texts.

The work also preserves valuable historical perspectives on monastic life in the Amdo region, providing context for understanding how spiritual communities flourished in traditional Tibet. For those drawn to authentic Buddhist teachings, this compilation offers a window into the mind of a master who dedicated his life to preserving and transmitting the dharma through both institutional leadership and written instruction.