Essence of Tibetan Buddhism Weekend Course
Foundation of All Good Qualities &
Three Principal Aspects of the Path
Friday, August 1
7:00pm – 9:00pm PDT (Pacific Daylight Time)
Saturday, August 2 – Sunday, August 3
10:30am – 4:00pm PDT
see weekend schedule below
in-person and online
Program Category: Dharma Education — Foundational
This is a hybrid event, and we are using the
Zoom video conferencing system
for online participants.
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Are you curious about Tibetan Buddhism and looking for a structured way to explore its essential teachings? Join us for a transformative weekend as Geshe Legtsok guides us through two of Lama Tsongkhpa’s foundational texts — The Foundation of All Good Qualities and The Three Principal Aspects of the Path.
Whether you are new to these teachings or seeking to deepen your understanding from Discovering Buddhism, this immersive weekend course offers an insightful and accessible presentation of the key aspects of Tibetan Buddhist philosophy.
In this course, you will:
- Explore The Foundation of All Good Qualities, Lama Tsongkhapa’s beautifully concise and inspiring prayer that outlines the entire graduated path to enlightenment in just fourteen stanzas — short enough to recite daily, profound enough to study for a lifetime.
- Delve into The Three Principal Aspects of the Path, a text rooted in Lama Tsongkhapa’s direct communication with Manjushri, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom. This essential teaching focuses on renunciation, bodhicitta (the awakened mind of compassion), and the wisdom of emptiness, offering universal insights for all learners.
This course is open to all, whether you are just beginning your Buddhist journey or looking for deeper guidance in applying these principles for a more peaceful and meaningful life. No prerequisites or prior knowledge required.
— Lama Thubten Yeshe, Three Principal Aspects of the Path teaching, France 1982.
Recommended Readings by Geshe Legtsok
The Three Principal Aspects of the Path
- The Essence of Tsongkhapa's Teachings: The Dalai Lama on the Three Principal Aspects of the Path
- His Holiness the Dalai Lama’s 2021 teaching on Three Principal Aspects of the Path
- Mandala Magazine: Lama Zopa Rinpoche's teachings on the importance of the Three Principal Aspects of the Path
- Study Buddhism: Commentary on “The Three Principal Aspects of the Path” by The Dalai Lama
Weekend Schedule
Geshe Tenzin Legtsok has been ordained as
a Buddhist monk since 2001 and is the first American to
complete the twenty-year Geshe Studies Program in classic
Indian Buddhist treatises and their Tibetan commentaries at
Sera Jey Monastic University
in South India, following
the tradition of ancient Nalanda University. In 2025, he
completed the traditional study of tantra at
Gyudmed Tantric Monastery.
With over two decades of study and practice under the
guidance of great masters, including His Holiness the
Dalai Lama and Kyabje Lama Zopa Rinpoche, Geshe Legtsok
brings profound insights into the application of Buddhist
teachings. Born in Virginia, USA in 1973, he earned a
Bachelor of Arts from Kenyon College in 1995. His quest to
answer the question, “What makes for the most happy and
meaningful life,” led him to major in philosophy,
eventually guiding him to study meditation and philosophy
with teachers among the exiled Tibetan communities in
India and Nepal since 1999.
Dedicated to studying and teaching Buddhist philosophy,
Geshe Legtsok seamlessly blends ancient wisdom with
modern-day relevance. His teachings emphasize
understanding and transforming the mind through practice,
and he is committed to helping others navigate the
spiritual path with clarity and patience.
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