Tekchok Dorje
Tibetan Lama
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Summary
Tekchok Dorje was born on January 27, 1798[1], in Kham[2]. He died on March 19, 1868[3]. He worked as a writer[4], compiler[5], philosopher[6], Karmapa[7], and Buddhist monk[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (28 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]
Key Facts
- Father: Gönpo Lha Dar[10]
- Mother: Sönam Lhamo[11]
- Position held: Karmapa[12]
- Student: Pema Künsang Chögyal[13], Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye[14], Lu Bum Geshé[15], Khenchen Tashi Özer[16], Ngedön Tenpa Rabgyé[17], Chakmé Tulku Sang Ngak Tendzin[18], Tsuklak Nyinjé[19], Mingyur Wanggyel[20], Chokgyur Lingpa[21]
- Religion or worldview: Buddhism[22], Kagyu[23]
- Sex or gender: male[24]
- Commons category: Thekchok Dorje, 14th Karmapa[25]
- Said to be the same as: Q97266862[26]
- Student of: Pema Nyinje Wangpo[27], Kunzik Chokyi Nangwa[28]
- Languages spoken, written or signed: Chinese[29]
Why It Matters
Tekchok Dorje has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Tekchok Dorje born?
Tekchok Dorje was born in Kham[2].
Who were Tekchok Dorje's parents?
Tekchok Dorje's father was Gönpo Lha Dar[10]. Tekchok Dorje's mother was Sönam Lhamo[11].
What did Tekchok Dorje do for work?
Tekchok Dorje worked as a writer[4], compiler[5], philosopher[6], Karmapa[7], and Buddhist monk[8].