Shantideva
8th-century Indian Buddhist monk and scholar
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Summary
Shantideva was born in 685[1]. He died in India[2]. He died in 763[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4], Buddhist monk[5], writer[6], translator[7], and poet[8].
Key Facts
- Field of work: philosophy[9]
- Notable work: Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra[10]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[11]
- Sex or gender: male[12]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Sanskrit[13]
- Affiliation: Nalanda Mahavihara[14]
- Time period: Q138301536[15]
- Writing language: Sanskrit[16]
- Copyright status as a creator: copyrights on works have expired[17]
Why It Matters
Works attributed to him include Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra[18], a Buddhist text[19], founded in 0008[20].
FAQs
Where did Shantideva die?
Shantideva died in India[2].
What did Shantideva do for work?
Shantideva worked as philosopher[4], Buddhist monk[5], writer[6], translator[7], and poet[8].