Lama Tsongkhapa Day

A very interesting series of events have occurred lately involving the Lam Rim prayer composed by Lama Tsongkhapa, 'The Foundation of All Good Qualities'. This is a significant text for me because after I received the oral transmission and commentary on 'The Foundation' by Za Choeje Rinpoche in January of 2009, my practice took on a different and new direction. It took me awhile to understand how brilliant this prayer actually is. My appreciation had not blossomed but seeds were planted.

For that seed to crack, it took the Lam Rim series of classes offered by the Emaho Foundation's resident teacher, Geshe Jampa Khechok. I've had the great fortune to take Lam Rim classes from Geshe-la three times. In fact, our most recent series of classes finished last night, December 20th. The last class was to be a summary of the topics covered, which turned into a teaching on Lama Tsongkhapa's 'The Foundation of All Good Qualities'! Geshe-la recited the Tibetan verses and gave commentary on each stanza--accomplishing the aim of summarizing the expansive Lam Rim material through speaking about 'The Foundation'.

The really auspicious part of the event was that it was Lama Tsongkhapa Day to boot. Talk about blessed! I am so very fortunate to have received teachings on this prayer from both of my teachers, Za Choeje Rinpoche and Geshe Jampa.

I'm stunned into a silence filled with gratitude and devotion.

Namo Gurubhya.