taranatha

Tibetan Lama
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taranatha

Summary

taranatha is a human[1]. Born in Tibet[2], he… he was born on January 1, 1575[3]. He passed away in Lhasa[4]. He died on January 1, 1634[5]. He worked as a writer[6], compiler[7], translator[8], and Buddhist monk[9]. He has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10]

Key Facts

  • taranatha was born in Tibet[2].
  • taranatha passed away in Lhasa[4].
  • taranatha was born on January 1, 1575[3].
  • taranatha died on January 1, 1634[5].
  • taranatha worked as a writer[6].
  • taranatha's professions included compiler[7].
  • taranatha worked as a translator[8].
  • taranatha worked as a Buddhist monk[9].
  • taranatha's field of work was Tibetan Buddhism[11].
  • A notable student of taranatha was Dutsi Gyurme[12].
  • A notable student of taranatha was Ngawang Trinle[13].
  • A notable student of taranatha was Gyal Khar Tsé Dung Gyü[14].
  • A notable student of taranatha was Gyaltsab Yeshe Gyatso[15].
  • A notable student of taranatha was Kunga Rinchen Gyatso[16].
  • A notable student of taranatha was Künga Trinlé Wangmo[17].
  • taranatha's religion is recorded as Jonang[18].
  • taranatha is recorded as male[19].
  • taranatha's instance of is recorded as human[20].
  • taranatha's work location is recorded as Tibet[21].
  • taranatha's work location is recorded as Tibet Autonomous Region[22].
  • taranatha studied under Krsnabhatt[23].
  • taranatha studied under Khewang Jampa Lhündrub[24].
  • taranatha studied under Chöku Lhawang Drakpa[25].
  • taranatha studied under Jé Do Ringpa Kün Ga Gyaltsen[26].
  • taranatha studied under Buddhaguptanath[27].

Body

Origins and Family

Born in Tibet[2], taranatha… he was born on January 1, 1575[3].

Education

Studied under Krsnabhatt[23]; Khewang Jampa Lhündrub[24]; Chöku Lhawang Drakpa[25]; Jé Do Ringpa Kün Ga Gyaltsen[26]; Buddhaguptanath[27]; and Wangchuk Dorje[28], a religious figure[29], 1556–1603[30].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[6], compiler[7], translator[8], and Buddhist monk[9]. taranatha's field of work was Tibetan Buddhism[11]. Notable students include Dutsi Gyurme[12], a writer[31]; Ngawang Trinle[13], a writer[32], 1657–1723[33]; Gyal Khar Tsé Dung Gyü[14], a writer[34], b. 1582[35]; Gyaltsab Yeshe Gyatso[15], a writer[36]; Kunga Rinchen Gyatso[16]; and Künga Trinlé Wangmo[17].

Personal Life

taranatha's religion is recorded as Jonang[18].

Death and Burial

taranatha died on January 1, 1634[5]. He passed away in Lhasa[4].

Why It Matters

taranatha has Wikipedia articles in 10 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[10] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.[37]

FAQs

Where was taranatha born?

Born in Tibet[2], taranatha…

Where did taranatha die?

taranatha passed away in Lhasa[4].

What did taranatha do for work?

taranatha worked as writer[6], compiler[7], translator[8], and Buddhist monk[9].

References

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Direct Wikidata claims

  1. [2] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  2. [4] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  3. [19] ↑ . Virtual International Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  4. [20] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  5. [11] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  6. [6] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  7. [7] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  8. [8] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  9. [9] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  10. [18] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  11. [3] ↑ . wikidata.org.
  12. [5] ↑ . Integrated Authority File. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  13. [12] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  14. [13] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  15. [14] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  16. [15] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  17. [16] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  18. [17] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  19. [21] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  20. [22] ↑ . Czech National Authority Database. 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] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  25. [27] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.
  26. [28] ↑ . Buddhist Digital Archives. Retrieved . wikidata.org.

Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [31] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  2. [32] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  3. [33] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  4. [34] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  5. [35] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  6. [36] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [29] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [30] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site

Class ancestry

  1. [1] ↑ . Wikidata. wikidata.org.

Aggregate / graph-position facts

  1. [10] ↑ . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  2. [37] ↑ . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 12w ago · Nyuhn · 2026-07-10 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    P14541 → 2NlkI0
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  2. 21w ago · Magnus Manske · 2026-05-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Sex or gender → male
    Place of birth → Tibet
    Student → Dutsi Gyurme, Ngawang Trinle, Gyal Khar Tsé Dung Gyü +13
    Languages spoken, written or signed → Tibetan
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