Mikyo Dorje

karmapas (1507-1554)
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Mikyo Dorje
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Mikyo Dorje

Summary

Mikyo Dorje is a human[1]. He was born in Kham[2]. He was born on December 7, 1507[3]. He passed away in Dakpo[4]. He died on September 19, 1554[5]. He worked as a Buddhist monk[6] and monk[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Born in Kham[2], Mikyo Dorje…
  • Mikyo Dorje passed away in Dakpo[4].
  • Mikyo Dorje was born on December 7, 1507[3].
  • Mikyo Dorje died on September 19, 1554[5].
  • Mikyo Dorje's father was A Jam[9].
  • Mikyo Dorje's mother was Lama Drön[10].
  • Mikyo Dorje worked as a Buddhist monk[6].
  • Mikyo Dorje worked as a monk[7].
  • Mikyo Dorje held the position of Karmapa[11].
  • A notable student of Mikyo Dorje was Gya Tönja Dral Namkha Gyaltsen[12].
  • A notable student of Mikyo Dorje was Konchok Yenlag[13].
  • A notable student of Mikyo Dorje was Chok Lang Lekpa[14].
  • A notable student of Mikyo Dorje was Chuwo Ri Sangye Sengé[15].
  • A notable student of Mikyo Dorje was Jamo Gelong[16].
  • A notable student of Mikyo Dorje was Pakmo Rinchen Namgyal[17].
  • Mikyo Dorje's religion is recorded as Buddhism[18].
  • Mikyo Dorje is recorded as male[19].
  • Mikyo Dorje's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • Mikyo Dorje's Commons category is recorded as Mikyö Dorje, 8th Karmapa[21].
  • The cause of death was leprosy[22].
  • Mikyo Dorje studied under Khenchen Chö Drub Sengé[23].
  • Mikyo Dorje studied under Dulmo Tashi Özer[24].
  • Mikyo Dorje studied under Dakpo Chok Lé Namgyal[25].
  • Mikyo Dorje studied under Tashi Namgyal[26].
  • Mikyo Dorje studied under Gendün Zangpo[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Kham[2], Mikyo Dorje… he was born on December 7, 1507[3]. His father was A Jam[9]. His mother was Lama Drön[10].

Education

Studied under Khenchen Chö Drub Sengé[23]; Dulmo Tashi Özer[24], a writer[28]; Dakpo Chok Lé Namgyal[25], a writer[29], 1456–1539[30]; Tashi Namgyal[26], 1450–1497[31]; Gendün Zangpo[27], a writer[32]; and Karma Lotsawa Rinchen Tashi[33].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Buddhist monk[6] and monk[7]. Mikyo Dorje held the position of Karmapa[11]. Notable students include Gya Tönja Dral Namkha Gyaltsen[12], a writer[34]; Konchok Yenlag[13], a commentator[35], 1525–1583[36], of Tibet[37]; Chok Lang Lekpa[14]; Chuwo Ri Sangye Sengé[15]; Jamo Gelong[16], a writer[38]; and Pakmo Rinchen Namgyal[17], 1519–1576[39].

Personal Life

Mikyo Dorje's religion is recorded as Buddhism[18].

Death and Burial

Mikyo Dorje died on September 19, 1554[5]. He died in Dakpo[4]. The cause of death was leprosy[22].

Why It Matters

Mikyo Dorje ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (7 views/month, #7,293 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 9 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 30 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Mikyo Dorje born?

Mikyo Dorje was born in Kham[2].

Where did Mikyo Dorje die?

Mikyo Dorje died in Dakpo[4].

Who were Mikyo Dorje's parents?

Mikyo Dorje's father was A Jam[9]. Mikyo Dorje's mother was Lama Drön[10].

What did Mikyo Dorje do for work?

Mikyo Dorje worked as Buddhist monk[6] and monk[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  4. [9] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [10] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  6. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [11] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [7] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [21] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [22] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  13. [3] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [15] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [16] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [17] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [33] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [37] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [38] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [39] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [28] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [8] ↑ . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13m ago · Printstream · 2026-10-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Wikipedia languages → ['bg', 'bo', 'commons', 'cs', 'de', 'en', 'es', 'fr', 'he', 'nl', 'ru', 'zh']
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  2. 10w ago · Pierrotrgr · 2026-07-24 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Biblissima authority id → Q424265
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  3. 20w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-17 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → Buddhist monk, monk
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  4. 21w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-11 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation → —
    Position held → Karmapa
    Cause of death → leprosy
    Place of birth → Kham
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