Tongwa Donden
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Summary
Tongwa Donden is a human[1]. He was born in Kham[2]. He was born on March 16, 1416[3]. He died on January 1, 1453[4]. He worked as a writer[5], compiler[6], and Buddhist monk[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8]
Key Facts
- Tongwa Donden was born in Kham[2].
- Tongwa Donden was born on March 16, 1416[3].
- Tongwa Donden died on January 1, 1453[4].
- Tongwa Donden's father was Go Jo Sam Drub Dorjé[9].
- Tongwa Donden's mother was Tö Za Pema Tso[10].
- Tongwa Donden worked as a writer[5].
- Tongwa Donden's professions included compiler[6].
- Tongwa Donden worked as a Buddhist monk[7].
- Tongwa Donden held the position of Karmapa[11].
- A notable student of Tongwa Donden was Peljor Dondrub[12].
- A notable student of Tongwa Donden was Tashi Namgyal[13].
- A notable student of Tongwa Donden was Jampel Zangpo[14].
- Tongwa Donden's religion is recorded as Tibetan Buddhism[15].
- Tongwa Donden is recorded as male[16].
- Tongwa Donden's instance of is recorded as human[17].
- Tongwa Donden's Commons category is recorded as Thongwa Dönden, 6th Karmapa[18].
- Tongwa Donden's religious order is recorded as Karma Kagyu[19].
- Tongwa Donden studied under Nyakpuwa Sonam Zangpo[20].
- Tongwa Donden studied under Rongton Sheja Kunrik[21].
- Tongwa Donden studied under Shamar Chöpal Yeshe[22].
- Tongwa Donden studied under Rinchen Pel[23].
- Tongwa Donden studied under Ratna Lingpa[24].
- Tongwa Donden studied under sog Dbon bka' bzhi pa[25].
- Tongwa Donden studied under Ol Kha Tashi Tang Khenchen Sönam Zangpo[26].
- Tongwa Donden studied under Ritrö Kyi Wangchuk Jamyang Drakpa[27].
Body
Origins and Family
Tongwa Donden's place of birth was Kham[2]. He was born on March 16, 1416[3]. His father was Go Jo Sam Drub Dorjé[9]. His mother was Tö Za Pema Tso[10].
Education
Studied under Nyakpuwa Sonam Zangpo[20], a writer[28], 1341–1433[29]; Rongton Sheja Kunrik[21], a commentator[30], 1367–1449[31]; Shamar Chöpal Yeshe[22], 1406–1452[32], of Tibet[33]; Rinchen Pel[23]; Ratna Lingpa[24], a writer[34], 1403–1478[35]; and sog Dbon bka' bzhi pa[25].
Career and Affiliations
Recorded occupations include writer[5], compiler[6], and Buddhist monk[7]. Tongwa Donden held the position of Karmapa[11]. Notable students include Peljor Dondrub[12], a Lama[36], 1427–1489[37]; Tashi Namgyal[13], 1450–1497[38]; and Jampel Zangpo[14], a writer[39], b. 1400[40].
Personal Life
Tongwa Donden's religion is recorded as Tibetan Buddhism[15].
Death and Burial
Tongwa Donden died on January 1, 1453[4].
Why It Matters
Tongwa Donden ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (11 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[41] He is known by 15 alternative names across languages and contexts.[42]
FAQs
Where was Tongwa Donden born?
Born in Kham[2].
Who were Tongwa Donden's parents?
Tongwa Donden's father was Go Jo Sam Drub Dorjé[9]. Tongwa Donden's mother was Tö Za Pema Tso[10].
What did Tongwa Donden do for work?
Tongwa Donden worked as writer[5], compiler[6], and Buddhist monk[7].