Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s1.t8.3

v1.c7.s1.t8.3

In 1409, Tsong kha pa succeeded in holding the Monlam (or Grand Summons ceremony) at Jokhang Temple for the first time, creating a great sensation among monks and believers and winning religious prestige as well as raising social status for Tsong kha pa. In the same year, Tsong kha pa built dgav ldan rnam par rgyal bavi vgling in vbrog ri bo che (present-day Dazi County, Lhasa, Tibet Autonomous Region) and founded Dge lugs pa centering around dgav ldan dgon.