Tsongkhapa
1357–1419 · Tibetan · Medieval Tibet
Known for: Founded the Gelug school — the Dalai Lama's lineage — the most disciplined form of Tibetan Buddhism
Tsongkhapa founded the Gelug tradition, emphasizing monastic discipline and rigorous philosophical study. The Dalai Lamas are his spiritual heirs.
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