Chödrak Gyatso

Summary

Chödrak Gyatso is a human^[1]. He was born in Tibet^[2]. He was born on February 2, 1454^[3]. He died on February 8, 1506^[4]. He worked as a Buddhist monk^[5], scholar^[6], and Karmapa^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Chödrak Gyatso was born in Tibet^[2].
• Chödrak Gyatso was born on February 2, 1454^[3].
• Chödrak Gyatso died on February 8, 1506^[4].
• Chödrak Gyatso's father was Drubtob Drakpa Pal Drub^[9].
• Chödrak Gyatso's mother was Lhamo Kyi^[10].
• Chödrak Gyatso's professions included Buddhist monk^[5].
• Chödrak Gyatso's professions included scholar^[6].
• Chödrak Gyatso's professions included Karmapa^[7].
• Chödrak Gyatso held the position of Karmapa^[11].
• A notable student of Chödrak Gyatso was Sakya Chokden^[12].
• A notable student of Chödrak Gyatso was Nyö Tön Palden Zangpo^[13].
• A notable student of Chödrak Gyatso was Jamyang Choskyi Dragpa^[14].
• A notable student of Chödrak Gyatso was Ngo Tro Rabjam Pa Wangchuk Pal^[15].
• A notable student of Chödrak Gyatso was Khedrub Chökyi Gyatso^[16].
• A notable student of Chödrak Gyatso was Shamar Chokyi Drakpa Yeshe Pal Zangpo^[17].
• Chödrak Gyatso's religion is recorded as Buddhism^[18].
• Chödrak Gyatso's religion is recorded as Tibetan Buddhism^[19].
• Chödrak Gyatso is recorded as male^[20].
• Chödrak Gyatso's instance of is recorded as human^[21].
• Chödrak Gyatso's Commons category is recorded as Chödrak Gyatso, 7th Karmapa^[22].
• Chödrak Gyatso's said to be the same as is recorded as Q97266847^[23].
• Chödrak Gyatso's work location is recorded as Tibet^[24].
• Chödrak Gyatso studied under Peljor Dondrub^[25].
• Chödrak Gyatso studied under Tashi Namgyal^[26].
• Chödrak Gyatso studied under Pema Lingpa^[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Chödrak Gyatso's place of birth was Tibet^[2]. He was born on February 2, 1454^[3]. His father was Drubtob Drakpa Pal Drub^[9]. His mother was Lhamo Kyi^[10].

Education

Studied under Peljor Dondrub^[25], a Lama^[28], 1427–1489^[29]; Tashi Namgyal^[26], 1450–1497^[30]; Pema Lingpa^[27]; Gö Lotsawa Zhönnu-pel^[31]; Sung Rab Gyatso^[32]; and Jampel Zangpo^[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Buddhist monk^[5], scholar^[6], and Karmapa^[7]. Chödrak Gyatso held the position of Karmapa^[11]. Notable students include Sakya Chokden^[12], a philosopher^[34], 1428–1507^[35]; Nyö Tön Palden Zangpo^[13], a writer^[36], 1447–1507^[37]; Jamyang Choskyi Dragpa^[14], a writer^[38], 1478–1513^[39]; Ngo Tro Rabjam Pa Wangchuk Pal^[15], a writer^[40]; Khedrub Chökyi Gyatso^[16]; and Shamar Chokyi Drakpa Yeshe Pal Zangpo^[17], a Lama^[41], 1453–1525^[42].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Buddhism^[18], a religion^[43] and Tibetan Buddhism^[19], a religious denomination^[44].

Death and Burial

Chödrak Gyatso died on February 8, 1506^[4].

Why It Matters

Chödrak Gyatso ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (10 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 8 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[45] He is known by 18 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[46]

FAQs

Where was Chödrak Gyatso born?

Chödrak Gyatso's place of birth was Tibet^[2].

Who were Chödrak Gyatso's parents?

Chödrak Gyatso's father was Drubtob Drakpa Pal Drub^[9]. Chödrak Gyatso's mother was Lhamo Kyi^[10].

What did Chödrak Gyatso do for work?

Chödrak Gyatso worked as Buddhist monk^[5], scholar^[6], and Karmapa^[7].