Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama

Third Karmapa, an important figure in the history of Tibetan Buddhism
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Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama
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Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama

Summary

Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama is a human[1]. Born in Tsang[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1284[3]. He passed away in Khanbaliq[4]. He died on January 1, 1339[5]. He worked as a poet[6], writer[7], and compiler[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Born in Tsang[2], Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama…
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama passed away in Khanbaliq[4].
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama was born on January 1, 1284[3].
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama died on January 1, 1339[5].
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama's father was Chö Pal[10].
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama's mother was Jomo Yang Dren[11].
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama worked as a poet[6].
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama worked as a writer[7].
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama's professions included compiler[8].
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama held the position of Karmapa[12].
  • A notable student of Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama was Yak Dé Penchen Tsöndrü Dargyé[13].
  • A notable student of Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama was Zhangton Gyawo Sonam Drakpa[14].
  • A notable student of Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama was Rinchen Zangpo[15].
  • A notable student of Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama was Khedrub Dar Ma Gyaltsen[16].
  • A notable student of Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama was Puntsok Pelzang[17].
  • A notable student of Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama was Tsalpa Künga Dorje[18].
  • A notable work attributed to Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama is Profound Inner Meaning[19].
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama's religion is recorded as Tibetan Buddhism[20].
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama's religion is recorded as Kagyu[21].
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama is recorded as male[22].
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama's instance of is recorded as human[23].
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama's Commons category is recorded as Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa[24].
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama studied under Orgyenpa Rinchen Pel[25].
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama studied under Tro Puwa Sherab[26].
  • Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama studied under Neten Pa Shyönnu Jungwa[27].

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Origins and Family

Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama's place of birth was Tsang[2]. He was born on January 1, 1284[3]. His father was Chö Pal[10]. His mother was Jomo Yang Dren[11].

Education

Studied under Orgyenpa Rinchen Pel[25], a writer[28], 1229–1309[29]; Tro Puwa Sherab[26]; Neten Pa Shyönnu Jungwa[27]; Yeshe[30]; Lobpön Sherab Pal[31]; and Rigdzin Kumaradza[32], a writer[33], 1266–1343[34].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include poet[6], writer[7], and compiler[8]. Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama held the position of Karmapa[12]. Notable students include Yak Dé Penchen Tsöndrü Dargyé[13], 1299–1378[35]; Zhangton Gyawo Sonam Drakpa[14], a writer[36], 1292–1358[37]; Rinchen Zangpo[15], 1317–1383[38]; Khedrub Dar Ma Gyaltsen[16]; Puntsok Pelzang[17], 1304–1377[39]; and Tsalpa Künga Dorje[18], a historian[40], 1309–1364[41].

Works and Contributions

A notable work attributed to Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama is Profound Inner Meaning[19].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Tibetan Buddhism[20], a religious denomination[42] and Kagyu[21], a school of Buddhism[43].

Death and Burial

Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama died on January 1, 1339[5]. He died in Khanbaliq[4].

Why It Matters

Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (43 views/month, #7,280 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 12 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[44] He is known by 5 alternative names across languages and contexts.[45]

FAQs

Where was Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama born?

Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama was born in Tsang[2].

Where did Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama die?

Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama passed away in Khanbaliq[4].

Who were Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama's parents?

Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama's father was Chö Pal[10]. Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama's mother was Jomo Yang Dren[11].

What did Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama do for work?

Rangjung Dorje, 3rd Karmapa Lama worked as poet[6], writer[7], and compiler[8].

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  3. [22] . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
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  14. [3] . wikidata.org.
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  16. [19] . wikidata.org.
  17. [13] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [14] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [15] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [16] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  21. [17] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  22. [18] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  23. [25] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  24. [26] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [30] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  27. [31] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  28. [32] . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [29] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [33] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [34] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

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

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [9] . Wikimedia Foundation. dumps.wikimedia.org.
  2. [44] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [45] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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