Aryadeva

3rd century Sri Lankan philosopher and writer
Person human Q558275
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Aryadeva

Summary

Aryadeva is a human[1]. He was born on January 1, 200[2]. He died on January 1, 250[3]. He worked as a philosopher[4] and writer[5]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (198 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[6]

Key Facts

  • Aryadeva was born on January 1, 200[2].
  • Aryadeva died on January 1, 250[3].
  • Aryadeva held citizenship in Sri Lanka[7].
  • Aryadeva's professions included philosopher[4].
  • Aryadeva worked as a writer[5].
  • Aryadeva held the position of Zen Patriarch[8].
  • A notable student of Aryadeva was Lobpé Dorjé[9].
  • A notable student of Aryadeva was Shakyamitra[10].
  • A notable student of Aryadeva was Ta Yang[11].
  • A notable student of Aryadeva was Pandita Jampal Drakpa[12].
  • A notable student of Aryadeva was Tilopa[13].
  • A notable student of Aryadeva was Ma Tam Gipa[14].
  • Aryadeva's religion is recorded as Buddhism[15].
  • Aryadeva is recorded as male[16].
  • Aryadeva's instance of is recorded as human[17].
  • Aryadeva is part of Six Ornaments and Two Supreme Ones[18].
  • Aryadeva's Commons category is recorded as Aryadeva[19].
  • Aryadeva studied under Nagarjuna[20].
  • Aryadeva studied under Shakyamitra[21].
  • Aryadeva's copyright status as a creator is recorded as copyrights on works have expired[22].

Body

Origins and Family

Aryadeva was born on January 1, 200[2].

Education

Studied under Nagarjuna[20], a philosopher[23], 0150–0250[24], specialised in Buddhism[25] and Shakyamitra[21], a writer[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[4] and writer[5]. Aryadeva held the position of Zen Patriarch[8]. Notable students include Lobpé Dorjé[9]; Shakyamitra[10], a writer[27]; Ta Yang[11], a writer[28]; Pandita Jampal Drakpa[12], a writer[29]; Tilopa[13], a Buddhist monk[30], 0928–1009[31]; and Ma Tam Gipa[14].

Personal Life

Aryadeva's religion is recorded as Buddhism[15].

Death and Burial

Aryadeva died on January 1, 250[3].

Why It Matters

Aryadeva ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (198 views/month, #7,234 of 1,000,298).[6] He has Wikipedia articles in 15 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[32] He is known by 20 alternative names across languages and contexts.[33]

Works attributed to him include Śataśāstra[34], a written work[35].

FAQs

What did Aryadeva do for work?

Aryadeva worked as philosopher[4] and writer[5].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [16] . wikidata.org.
  2. [7] . wikidata.org.
  3. [17] . wikidata.org.
  4. [8] . wikidata.org.
  5. [4] . wikidata.org.
  6. [5] . wikidata.org.
  7. [15] . wikidata.org.
  8. [18] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [2] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  12. [9] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [10] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [11] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [12] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [13] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [14] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . wikidata.org.

Inverse relationships (entities pointing at this one)

  1. [34] . wikidata.org. → on this site

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [27] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [23] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [24] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [25] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [26] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [6] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [32] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [33] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 13h ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-20 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation philosopher, writer
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  2. 5d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-15 view diff on Wikidata ↗
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  3. 8d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Cerl thesaurus id cnp00548402
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  4. 15d ago · 本日晴天 · 2026-05-06 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Country of citizenship Sri Lanka
    Position held Zen Patriarch
    Cinii research id 1981712334679060138
    Religion or worldview Buddhism
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