BUDDHISM IN TIBET

Buddhism first came to Tibet in the seventh century, during the time of King Songsten Gampo and in the eighth century began to take root. Two great Indian teachers, Padmasambhava and Shantarakshita helped KingTrisong Detsen bring dharma to Tibet and translate the Buddha’s teachings into Tibetan. Over the centuries, The Buddhism of Tibet developed into four main streams or lineages knows as the Four Major Schools of Tibetan Buddhism: the Kagyu, Nyingma, Sakya and Gelukpa. All Tibetan Buddhist schools and practice traditions trace their origins directly back to Buddha Shakyamuni. In addition, each school traces its founding in Tibet to a particular person, who in turn is connected to a particular tradition in India.