Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s3.t28.2
Encyclopedia of India–China Cultural Contacts v1.c7.s3.t28.2
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In 1416, vjam dbyangs chos rgyal (1379-1449), disciple of Tsong kha pa, built a large temple “vbras sungs dgon” at suburb of Lhasa (present-day western suburb of Lhasa, Tibet) and served as abbot until he passed away. At vbras spungs dgon, he preached the doctrine of the compatibility of Tantric Buddhism and Exoteric Buddhism advocated by Tsong kha pa and attached much importance to studying and practicing the teaching of Exoterric Buddhism.