Kacho Wangpo

Summary

Kacho Wangpo is a human^[1]. He was born on January 1, 1350^[2]. He died on September 1, 1405^[3]. He worked as a Lama^[4] and writer^[5]. He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[6]

Key Facts

• Kacho Wangpo was born on January 1, 1350^[2].
• Kacho Wangpo died on September 1, 1405^[3].
• Kacho Wangpo's father was Lha Gyal^[7].
• Kacho Wangpo's mother was Drokmo^[8].
• Kacho Wangpo worked as a Lama^[4].
• Kacho Wangpo worked as a writer^[5].
• Kacho Wangpo held the position of Shamarpa^[9].
• A notable student of Kacho Wangpo was Sönam Rinchen^[10].
• A notable student of Kacho Wangpo was Deshin Shekpa, 5th Karmapa Lama^[11].
• A notable student of Kacho Wangpo was Gö Lotsawa Zhönnu-pel^[12].
• A notable student of Kacho Wangpo was Lha Zik Rinchen Gyaltsen^[13].
• A notable student of Kacho Wangpo was Ka Shyipa Rinchen Pal^[14].
• A notable student of Kacho Wangpo was Si Kar Sang Shé^[15].
• Kacho Wangpo's religion is recorded as Buddhism^[16].
• Kacho Wangpo is recorded as male^[17].
• Kacho Wangpo's instance of is recorded as human^[18].
• Kacho Wangpo's Commons category is recorded as Khachö Wangpo^[19].
• Kacho Wangpo studied under Tertön Sangye Lingpa^[20].
• Kacho Wangpo studied under Ya Zangpa Sönam Ö^[21].
• Kacho Wangpo studied under Rolpe Dorje, 4th Karmapa Lama^[22].

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Origins and Family

Kacho Wangpo was born on January 1, 1350^[2]. His father was Lha Gyal^[7]. His mother was Drokmo^[8].

Education

Studied under Tertön Sangye Lingpa^[20], a bard^[23], 1340–1396^[24]; Ya Zangpa Sönam Ö^[21]; and Rolpe Dorje, 4th Karmapa Lama^[22], a Buddhist nun^[25], 1340–1383^[26].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include Lama^[4] and writer^[5]. Kacho Wangpo held the position of Shamarpa^[9]. Notable students include Sönam Rinchen^[10]; Deshin Shekpa, 5th Karmapa Lama^[11], a Buddhist nun^[27], 1384–1415^[28]; Gö Lotsawa Zhönnu-pel^[12], a historian^[29], 1392–1481^[30]; Lha Zik Rinchen Gyaltsen^[13]; Ka Shyipa Rinchen Pal^[14]; and Si Kar Sang Shé^[15].

Personal Life

Kacho Wangpo's religion is recorded as Buddhism^[16].

Death and Burial

Kacho Wangpo died on September 1, 1405^[3].

Why It Matters

Kacho Wangpo is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[6]

FAQs

Who were Kacho Wangpo's parents?

Kacho Wangpo's father was Lha Gyal^[7]. Kacho Wangpo's mother was Drokmo^[8].

What did Kacho Wangpo do for work?

Kacho Wangpo worked as Lama^[4] and writer^[5].