Tekchok Dorje

Tibetan Lama
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Tekchok Dorje

Summary

Tekchok Dorje is a human[1]. Born in Kham[2], he… he was born on January 27, 1798[3]. He died on March 19, 1868[4]. He worked as a writer[5], compiler[6], philosopher[7], and Karmapa[8]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9]

Key Facts

  • Tekchok Dorje's place of birth was Kham[2].
  • Tekchok Dorje was born on January 27, 1798[3].
  • Tekchok Dorje died on March 19, 1868[4].
  • Tekchok Dorje's father was Gönpo Lha Dar[10].
  • Tekchok Dorje's mother was Sönam Lhamo[11].
  • Tekchok Dorje's professions included writer[5].
  • Tekchok Dorje's professions included compiler[6].
  • Tekchok Dorje worked as a philosopher[7].
  • Tekchok Dorje's professions included Karmapa[8].
  • Tekchok Dorje held the position of Karmapa[12].
  • A notable student of Tekchok Dorje was Pema Künsang Chögyal[13].
  • A notable student of Tekchok Dorje was Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye[14].
  • A notable student of Tekchok Dorje was Lu Bum Geshé[15].
  • A notable student of Tekchok Dorje was Khenchen Tashi Özer[16].
  • A notable student of Tekchok Dorje was Ngedön Tenpa Rabgyé[17].
  • A notable student of Tekchok Dorje was Chakmé Tulku Sang Ngak Tendzin[18].
  • Tekchok Dorje's religion is recorded as Buddhism[19].
  • Tekchok Dorje's religion is recorded as Kagyu[20].
  • Tekchok Dorje is recorded as male[21].
  • Tekchok Dorje's instance of is recorded as human[22].
  • Tekchok Dorje's Commons category is recorded as Thekchok Dorje, 14th Karmapa[23].
  • Tekchok Dorje's said to be the same as is recorded as Q97266862[24].
  • Tekchok Dorje studied under Pema Nyinje Wangpo[25].
  • Tekchok Dorje studied under Kunzik Chokyi Nangwa[26].
  • Tekchok Dorje's languages spoken, written or signed is recorded as Chinese[27].

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Origins and Family

Born in Kham[2], Tekchok Dorje… he was born on January 27, 1798[3]. His father was Gönpo Lha Dar[10]. His mother was Sönam Lhamo[11].

Education

Studied under Pema Nyinje Wangpo[25], a compiler[28], 1774–1853[29] and Kunzik Chokyi Nangwa[26], 1768–1822[30], of Tibet[31].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include writer[5], compiler[6], philosopher[7], and Karmapa[8]. Tekchok Dorje held the position of Karmapa[12]. Notable students include Pema Künsang Chögyal[13], 1854–1886[32], of Tibet[33]; Jamgon Kongtrul Lodro Taye[14], a writer[34], 1813–1899[35], of Tibet[36], specialised in philosophy[37]; Lu Bum Geshé[15]; Khenchen Tashi Özer[16], a scribe[38], 1836–1910[39]; Ngedön Tenpa Rabgyé[17], a writer[40], 1808–1864[41]; and Chakmé Tulku Sang Ngak Tendzin[18], a writer[42].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Buddhism[19], a religion[43] and Kagyu[20], a school of Buddhism[44].

Death and Burial

Tekchok Dorje died on March 19, 1868[4].

Why It Matters

Tekchok Dorje ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (8 views/month, #7,296 of 1,000,298).[9] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.[45] He is known by 17 alternative names across languages and contexts.[46]

FAQs

Where was Tekchok Dorje born?

Tekchok Dorje was born in Kham[2].

Who were Tekchok Dorje's parents?

Tekchok Dorje's father was Gönpo Lha Dar[10]. Tekchok Dorje's mother was Sönam Lhamo[11].

What did Tekchok Dorje do for work?

Tekchok Dorje worked as writer[5], compiler[6], philosopher[7], and Karmapa[8].

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Inline context (facts about related entities)

  1. [43] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  3. [32] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  6. [35] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  7. [36] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  8. [37] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  9. [38] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  10. [39] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  11. [40] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  12. [41] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  13. [42] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  14. [28] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
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  16. [30] . Wikidata. wikidata.org. → on this site
  17. [31] . 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. [45] . Wikidata sitelinks. wikidata.org.
  3. [46] . Wikidata aliases. wikidata.org.

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  1. 16d ago · Epìdosis · 2026-09-07 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, compiler, philosopher +1
    "/* wbremoveclaims-remove:1| */ [[Property:P106]]: [[Q854979]], #quickstatements; #temporary_batch_1788769945732"
  2. 18w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-19 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Occupation writer, compiler, philosopher +1
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/32080|batch #32080]]: import P21 and P106 from GND (22)"
  3. 19w ago · Epìdosis · 2026-05-12 view diff on Wikidata ↗
    Position held Karmapa
    Religion or worldview Buddhism, Kagyu
    Said to be the same as Q97266862
    Languages spoken, written or signed Chinese
    + 11 other properties edited (see Wikidata diff for full list)
    "/* wbeditentity-update:0| */ QuickStatements 3.0 [[:toollabs:qs-dev/batch/30846|batch #30846]]: match CERL IDs on the basis of GND (4)"
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