Alexander Gardner

Alexander Gardner is Director and Chief Editor of the Treasury of Lives. Alex completed his PhD in Buddhist Studies at the University of Michigan in 2007. He is the author of The Life of Jamgon Kongtrul the Great (Shambhala, 2019).

Treasury of Lives: The 7th Dalai Lama

The biography of the 7th Dalai Lama, Kelzang Gyatso (1708–1757), is an excellent example of the intersection of the grand historical narrative and the individual story that is one of the hallmarks of biographies. The 7th…

By Alexander Gardner

Treasury of Lives: Jetsun Pema Trinle

Biography and autobiography in Tibet are important sources for both education and inspiration. Tibetans have kept such meticulous records of their teachers that thousands of names are known and discussed in a wide range of biographical…

By Alexander Gardner

Treasury of Lives: Dorje Shugden

Dorje Shugden is a deity that most in Tibetan Studies would prefer to avoid discussing. Proponents and opponents of his worship have clashed for well over a century, with sometime tragic consequences. In his blog post…

By Alexander Gardner

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