Longchenpa

Tibetan Buddhist
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Longchenpa

Summary

Longchenpa is a human[1]. His place of birth was Tibet[2]. He was born on +1308-03-01T00:00:00Z[3]. He passed away in Tibet[4]. He died on +1364-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He worked as a writer[6], Tertön[7], compiler[8], and spiritual teacher[9]. He ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[10]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tibet[2], Longchenpa…
  • Longchenpa passed away in Tibet[4].
  • Longchenpa was born on +1308-03-01T00:00:00Z[3].
  • Longchenpa was born on +1308-01-01T00:00:00Z[11].
  • Longchenpa died on +1364-01-01T00:00:00Z[5].
  • Longchenpa's father was Tenpa Sung[12].
  • Longchenpa's mother was Drom Za Sönam Gyen[13].
  • A child of Longchenpa was Drakpa Özer[14].
  • Longchenpa's professions included writer[6].
  • Longchenpa's professions included Tertön[7].
  • Longchenpa's professions included compiler[8].
  • Longchenpa worked as a spiritual teacher[9].
  • Longchenpa's field of work was Tibetan Buddhism[15].
  • Longchenpa's field of work was Dzogchen[16].
  • A notable student of Longchenpa was Tak Göja Dral[17].
  • A notable student of Longchenpa was Gyalsé Zöpa Drakpa[18].
  • A notable student of Longchenpa was Drakpa Özer[19].
  • A notable student of Longchenpa was Shyönnu Sangye[20].
  • A notable student of Longchenpa was Ösal Rangdrol[21].
  • A notable student of Longchenpa was Jadral Ba Tashi Jungné[22].
  • Longchenpa's religion is recorded as Tibetan Buddhism[23].
  • Longchenpa is recorded as male[24].
  • Longchenpa's instance of is recorded as human[25].
  • Longchenpa's Commons category is recorded as Longchenpa[26].
  • Longchenpa's said to be the same as is recorded as Q25675209[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Tibet[2], Longchenpa… Recorded date of birth include +1308-03-01T00:00:00Z[3] and +1308-01-01T00:00:00Z[11]. His father was Tenpa Sung[12]. His mother was Drom Za Sönam Gyen[13].

Education

Studied under Za Lung Rinpoche[28]; Drakpa Gyaltsen[29], a writer[30]; Shyönnu Döndrub[31]; Shyönnu Rinchen[32], a writer[33]; Yak Dé Penchen Tsöndrü Dargyé[34], 1299–1378[35]; and Shyönnu Dorjé[36].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], Tertön[7], compiler[8], and spiritual teacher[9]. Fields of work include Tibetan Buddhism[15], a religious denomination[37] and Dzogchen[16], a stream[38]. Notable students include Tak Göja Dral[17]; Gyalsé Zöpa Drakpa[18]; Drakpa Özer[19], 1356–1409[39]; Shyönnu Sangye[20]; Ösal Rangdrol[21]; and Jadral Ba Tashi Jungné[22].

Personal Life

A child of Longchenpa was Drakpa Özer[14]. His religion is recorded as Tibetan Buddhism[23].

Death and Burial

Longchenpa died on +1364-01-01T00:00:00Z[5]. He passed away in Tibet[4].

Why It Matters

Longchenpa ranks in the top 0.72% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (164 views/month, #7,219 of 1,000,298).[10] He has Wikipedia articles in 14 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[40] He is known by 10 alternative names across languages and contexts.[41]

FAQs

Where was Longchenpa born?

Longchenpa was born in Tibet[2].

Where did Longchenpa die?

Longchenpa died in Tibet[4].

Who were Longchenpa's parents?

Longchenpa's father was Tenpa Sung[12]. Longchenpa's mother was Drom Za Sönam Gyen[13].

What did Longchenpa do for work?

Longchenpa worked as writer[6], Tertön[7], compiler[8], and spiritual teacher[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] . wikidata.org.
  3. [24] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [12] . wikidata.org.
  5. [13] . wikidata.org.
  6. [25] . wikidata.org.
  7. [14] . wikidata.org.
  8. [15] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  9. [16] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [6] . wikidata.org.
  11. [7] . wikidata.org.
  12. [8] . wikidata.org.
  13. [9] . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [23] . wikidata.org.
  15. [26] . wikidata.org.
  16. [27] . wikidata.org.
  17. [3] . wikidata.org.
  18. [11] . oxfordreference.com. oxfordreference.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  19. [5] . babelio.com. babelio.com. Provenance: wikidata.org.
  20. [17] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [18] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [19] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [20] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [21] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [22] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [29] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [31] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  29. [32] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  30. [34] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  31. [36] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [40] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [41] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-09 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Field of work Tibetan Buddhism, Dzogchen
    Mother Drom Za Sönam Gyen
    Student of Za Lung Rinpoche, Drakpa Gyaltsen, Shyönnu Döndrub +18
    Student Tak Göja Dral, Gyalsé Zöpa Drakpa, Drakpa Özer +22
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    "/* wbcreateclaim-create:1| */ [[Property:P9984]]: 981058620163106706, [[:toollabs:quickstatements/#/batch/257571|batch #257571]]"
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