Nagarjuna
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Summary
Nagarjuna was born on 150[1] in South India[2]. He died on 250[3] in India[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], Buddhist monk[7], and compiler[8]. He ranks in the top 0.65% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (6,103 views/month, #6,524 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Field of work: Buddhism[10]
- Position held: Zen Patriarch[11]
- Educated at: Nalanda Mahavihara[12]
- Student: Aryadeva[13], Lobpön Yönten Shenyen[14], Dzo Gi Ka Marupa[15], Chö Dzé Chökyi Dorjé[16], Q106788210[17], Ma Tam Gipa[18], Lobpön Sangye Yeshe Shyab[19], Bhavyaviveka[20], Balimta[21], Shakyamitra[22], Lü Changchub[23], Buddhapāla[24], Candrakīrti[25], Shavaripa[26]
- Member of: Six Ornaments and Two Supreme Ones[27]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[28]
- Sex or gender: male[29]
- Commons category: Nagarjuna[30]
- Topic's main category: Category:Nagarjuna[31]
- Student of: Saraha[32], Sangwé Dakpo[33], Gyalrik Tamché Khyenpa[34], Changsem Lodrö Rinchen[35]
- Described by source: Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition[36]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Sanskrit[37]
- Birthday: 24th day of the 7th month in the Chinese calendar[38]
Why It Matters
Nagarjuna has Wikipedia articles in 30 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[39] He is known by 64 alternative names across languages and contexts.[40]
He has been cited as an influence by Ken Wilber[41], a writer[42], b. 1949[43], of United States[44], specialised in integral theory[45].
Works attributed to him include Mūlamadhyamakakārikā[46], a Buddhist text[47] and Commentary on the Ten Stages Sutra[48], a religious text[49].
FAQs
Where was Nagarjuna born?
Nagarjuna was born in South India[2].
Where did Nagarjuna die?
Nagarjuna died in India[4].
What did Nagarjuna do for work?
Nagarjuna worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], Buddhist monk[7], and compiler[8].
Where did Nagarjuna go to school?
Nagarjuna was educated at Nalanda Mahavihara[12].
Who did Nagarjuna influence?
Nagarjuna has been cited as an influence by Ken Wilber[41].