Phurchok Ngawang Jampa (1682�1762)
In the Catalogue of the Three Monastic Seats composed by Phurchok Ngawang Jampa
(1682-1762):
Thus, at
the time when Je (Tsongkhapa) himself was alive, apart from those dharma
protectors who are bound by oath and are mentioned in the tantras themselves, no
objects for propitiating or seeking the slightest help of harmful negative
worldly spirits who are ghosts, was ever installed within the premises of this
monastic seat. As a result, all the
members of the community, both Lamas and disciples lived in harmony and the
tradition of study and practice flourished.
Even (the cairn) to the spirit of Tsongkhapa's birthplace was placed
outside the monastery. However,
nowadays, many people who consider themselves to be followers of Tsongkhapa,
and who adopt the three robes of a fully ordained Buddhist monk, go for refuge
in ghostly spirits. They will have to
face the consequence of meeting with great misfortune.
