Langri Tangpa

Who was Langri Tangpa?

Geshe Langri Tangpa is an important figure in the lineage of the Kadampa and Gelug schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He was born in Central Tibet, as Dorje Senge. His name derives from Langtang, the area in which he is said to have lived. He was a Kadampa master, and disciple of Potowa.

In the 2nd water bird year he founded Langtang Monastery, as a Kadampa monastery. It later became a Sakya monastery.

He was the author of Eight Verses of Training the Mind, considered a succinct summary of the Lojong teachings of Mahayana Buddhism. He is said to be an emanation of Buddha Amitābha.