Candrakīrti

Indian Mahayana scholar of the Madhyamaka school
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Candrakīrti
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Candrakīrti

Summary

Candrakīrti is a human[1]. His place of birth was South India[2]. He was born on January 1, 600[3]. He died on January 1, 650[4]. He worked as a philosopher[5], writer[6], and translator[7]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[8]

Key Facts

  • Candrakīrti was born in South India[2].
  • Candrakīrti was born on January 1, 600[3].
  • Candrakīrti died on January 1, 650[4].
  • Candrakīrti held citizenship in India[9].
  • Candrakīrti's professions included philosopher[5].
  • Candrakīrti's professions included writer[6].
  • Candrakīrti worked as a translator[7].
  • A notable student of Candrakīrti was Rigpé Khujuk Chewa[10].
  • A notable student of Candrakīrti was Lobpé Dorjé[11].
  • A notable student of Candrakīrti was Rigpé Khujuk[12].
  • A notable student of Candrakīrti was Drubchen Pal Dzin[13].
  • A notable student of Candrakīrti was Ku Sa Li Chewa[14].
  • A notable student of Candrakīrti was Shyönnu Bum[15].
  • Candrakīrti's religion is recorded as Buddhism[16].
  • Candrakīrti is recorded as male[17].
  • Candrakīrti's instance of is recorded as human[18].
  • Candrakīrti's Commons category is recorded as Chandrakirti[19].
  • Candrakīrti studied under Shakyamitra[20].
  • Candrakīrti studied under Lü Changchub[21].
  • Candrakīrti studied under Nagarjuna[22].
  • Candrakīrti studied under Aryadeva[23].
  • Candrakīrti studied under Ma Tam Gipa[24].
  • Candrakīrti studied under Krishnapada[25].
  • Candrakīrti's described by source is recorded as Brockhaus and Efron Encyclopedic Dictionary[26].
  • Candrakīrti's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Sanskrit[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Candrakīrti's place of birth was South India[2]. He was born on January 1, 600[3].

Education

Studied under Shakyamitra[20], a writer[28]; Lü Changchub[21], a writer[29]; Nagarjuna[22], a philosopher[30], 0150–0250[31], specialised in Buddhism[32]; Aryadeva[23], a philosopher[33], 0200–0250[34], of Sri Lanka[35]; Ma Tam Gipa[24]; and Krishnapada[25].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher[5], writer[6], and translator[7]. Notable students include Rigpé Khujuk Chewa[10]; Lobpé Dorjé[11]; Rigpé Khujuk[12]; Drubchen Pal Dzin[13], a writer[36]; Ku Sa Li Chewa[14], a writer[37]; and Shyönnu Bum[15].

Personal Life

Candrakīrti's religion is recorded as Buddhism[16].

Death and Burial

Candrakīrti died on January 1, 650[4].

Why It Matters

Candrakīrti ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (116 views/month, #7,221 of 1,000,298).[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 17 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[38] He is known by 7 alternative names across languages and contexts.[39]

FAQs

Where was Candrakīrti born?

Born in South India[2], Candrakīrti…

What did Candrakīrti do for work?

Candrakīrti worked as philosopher[5], writer[6], and translator[7].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [17] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  3. [9] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [18] . wikidata.org.
  5. [5] . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] . wikidata.org.
  8. [16] . wikidata.org.
  9. [19] . wikidata.org.
  10. [3] . wikidata.org.
  11. [4] . Korean Authority File. wikidata.org.
  12. [10] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [11] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [12] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [13] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [14] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [15] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [20] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [23] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [24] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . IdRef. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [31] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [34] . 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. [8] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [38] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [39] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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