Tsongkhapa
Tibetan Buddhist monk, philosopher, and guru (c. 1357–1419)
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Summary
Tsongkhapa was born on November 21, 1357[1], in Tsongkha[2]. He died on November 21, 1419[3], in Ganden Monastery[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5] and writer[6]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (2,235 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).[7]
Key Facts
- Father: Lubum Ge[8]
- Position held: Ganden Tripa[9]
- Student: Kyorlung Ngari Tulku 01[10], Chen Nga Lodrö Gyaltsen[11], Sangye Rinchen Gyaltsen[12], Gung Ru Gyaltsen Zangpo[13], Neten Jang Seng[14], Jangsem Sherab Zangpo[15], Gyeltsabje Darma Rinchen[16], Lodro Tenpa[17], Chennga Sonam Zangpo[18], Yönten Pal[19], Chowang Drakpa[20], Khedrub Norzang Rinchen[21], Hor Tön Namkha Palwa[22], Geshé Pal Kyong[23]
- Religion or worldview: Tibetan Buddhism[24], Gelug[25]
- Sex or gender: male[26]
- Commons category: Tsong-Kha-Pa[27]
- Canonization status: saint[28]
- Religious order: Gelug[29]
Why It Matters
Tsongkhapa has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[30] He is known by 70 alternative names across languages and contexts.[31]
FAQs
Where was Tsongkhapa born?
Tsongkhapa was born in Tsongkha[2].
Where did Tsongkhapa die?
Tsongkhapa passed away in Ganden Monastery[4].
Who were Tsongkhapa's parents?
Tsongkhapa's father was Lubum Ge[8].