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What are the origins and founding principles of the Gelug school in Tibetan Buddhism?

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How did Tsongkhapa’s reforms differentiate the Gelug tradition from earlier Tibetan Buddhist schools?

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What role does the Dalai Lama play within the Gelug lineage and its leadership structure?

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What are the key philosophical texts and teachings emphasized in the Gelug school?

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How does the Gelug curriculum (e.g., the five great texts) structure monastic education?

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What is the significance of the lamrim (stages of the path) in Gelug practice?

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How does the Gelug tradition approach the practice of lojong (mind training)?

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What distinguishes Gelug ritual practices and liturgies from those of Nyingma, Kagyu, and Sakya schools?

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How does the Gelug school interpret and practice the doctrine of emptiness (śūnyatā)?

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What are the main meditation techniques promoted by the Gelug order?

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How has the Gelug school influenced Tibetan politics and society historically?

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What is the Gelug stance on tantra and its classification of tantric practices?

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How do Gelug practitioners integrate monastic vows with tantric commitments?

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What are the most important Gelug monasteries and their historical significance?

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How did the Gelug school spread beyond Tibet and gain a global following?

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What are the main debates and controversies within the Gelug tradition?

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How does the Gelug tradition view reincarnated lamas and the tulku system?

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What is the significance of the Yellow Hat in Gelug iconography and symbolism?

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How do modern Gelug teachers adapt traditional teachings for contemporary audiences?

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What role does debate play in Gelug monastic education and practice?

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