Buddha Shakyamuni, the founder of Buddhism, who lived about 2,500 years ago.
Avalokiteshvara, the Buddha of compassion
Green Tara, the Buddha of swift-acting wisdom. She is like a mother who is always looking for ways to protect her children.
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (or Geshe-la, as he is affectionately known by his students), a modern day Master who is the founder of this tradition of modern Kadampa Buddhism.
Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso (or Geshe-la, as he is affectionately known by his students), a modern day Master who is the founder of this tradition of modern Kadampa Buddhism.
Je Tsongkhapa (1357 – 1419), the founder of the New Kadampa Tradition. On either side of him sit his two spiritual sons, Gyaltsabje and Khädrubje.
Guru Sumati Buddha Heruka, who is our Spiritual Guide appearing as Je Tsongkhapa, with Buddha Shakyamuni and Buddha Heruka at his heart, showing that he is the union of these three Holy Beings.
The Field for Accummulating Merit, showing Buddha Shakyamuni surrounded by all the Buddhas and Lineage Gurus of this Tradition.
Every qualified Buddhist shrine holds a Dharma text, symbolizing Buddha’s speech. Here, we have a complete set of the books written by our Spiritual Guide, Venerable Geshe Kelsang Gyatso.
These water offerings symbolise the seven traditional offerings given to a guest in ancient India: water for drinking, water for bathing, flowers, insense, light, perfume, and food. We imagine offering these things to Buddha in thanks for the teachings and help he gives us.
Our Dharma Protector, Dorje Shugden. He has a fierce appearance because his job is to drive away obstacles to our practice, such as our delusions.
