Gampopa Sonam Rinchen
Tibetan Buddhist teacher, monk and philosopher (1079–1153)
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Summary
Gampopa Sonam Rinchen was born on January 1, 1079[1]. He died on January 1, 1153[2]. He worked as a writer[3]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (324 views/month, #7,272 of 1,000,298).[4]
Key Facts
- Father: Nyiwa Sangye Gyalpo[5]
- Mother: Shomo Za Tsé Cham[6]
- Field of work: alternative medicine[7]
- Student: Sal Tön Sho Gom[8], Barompa Darma Wangchuk[9], Gompo Tsultrim Nyingpo[10], Zhang Yudrakpa Tsondru Drakpa[11], Ngok Jo Tsultrim Sherab[12], Gyalwa Tenné[13], Ta Tsawa[14], Shyamar Tsultrim Pal[15], Choje Gangpa Rinchen Ozer[16], Phagmo Drupa Dorje Gyalpo[17], Jikme Drakpa[18], Layakpa Jangchub Ngodrub[19], Naljorpa Chökyi Yungdrung[20], Pra b+ha rat+na[21]
- Notable work: The Jewel Ornament of Liberation[22]
- Religion or worldview: Tibetan Buddhism[23], Kagyu[24]
- Sex or gender: male[25]
- Commons category: Gampopa[26]
- Student of: Potowa Rinchen Sel[27], Zang Kar Lotsawa Pakpa Sherab[28], Sharawa Yönten Dragpa[29], Shenyen Drepa[30], Lha Ri Tsa Gyepa[31], Jayulwa Zhonnu Wo[32], Milarepa[33], Nyuk Rumpa Tsöndrü Gyaltsen[34]
- Sibling: Gyawa Sé Ré[35]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[36]
Why It Matters
Gampopa Sonam Rinchen has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[37] He is known by 28 alternative names across languages and contexts.[38]
Works attributed to him include The Jewel Ornament of Liberation[39], a book[40].
FAQs
Who were Gampopa Sonam Rinchen's parents?
Gampopa Sonam Rinchen's father was Nyiwa Sangye Gyalpo[5]. Gampopa Sonam Rinchen's mother was Shomo Za Tsé Cham[6].
What did Gampopa Sonam Rinchen do for work?
Gampopa Sonam Rinchen worked as a writer[3].