Tsongkhapa

Summary

Tsongkhapa is a human^[1]. He was born in Tsongkha^[2]. He was born on November 21, 1357^[3]. He passed away in Ganden Monastery^[4]. He died on November 21, 1419^[5]. He worked as a philosopher^[6] and writer^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,024 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Tsongkhapa was born in Tsongkha^[2].
• Tsongkhapa died in Ganden Monastery^[4].
• Tsongkhapa was born on November 21, 1357^[3].
• Tsongkhapa died on November 21, 1419^[5].
• Tsongkhapa's father was Lubum Ge^[9].
• Tsongkhapa worked as a philosopher^[6].
• Tsongkhapa's professions included writer^[7].
• Tsongkhapa held the position of Ganden Tripa^[10].
• A notable student of Tsongkhapa was Kyorlung Ngari Tulku 01^[11].
• A notable student of Tsongkhapa was Chen Nga Lodrö Gyaltsen^[12].
• A notable student of Tsongkhapa was Sangye Rinchen Gyaltsen^[13].
• A notable student of Tsongkhapa was Gung Ru Gyaltsen Zangpo^[14].
• A notable student of Tsongkhapa was Neten Jang Seng^[15].
• A notable student of Tsongkhapa was Jangsem Sherab Zangpo^[16].
• Tsongkhapa's religion is recorded as Tibetan Buddhism^[17].
• Tsongkhapa's religion is recorded as Gelug^[18].
• Tsongkhapa is recorded as male^[19].
• Tsongkhapa's instance of is recorded as human^[20].
• Tsongkhapa's Commons category is recorded as Tsong-Kha-Pa^[21].
• Tsongkhapa's canonization status is recorded as saint^[22].
• Tsongkhapa's religious order is recorded as Gelug^[23].

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Origins and Family

Born in Tsongkha^[2], Tsongkhapa… he was born on November 21, 1357^[3]. His father was Lubum Ge^[9].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include philosopher^[6] and writer^[7]. Tsongkhapa held the position of Ganden Tripa^[10]. Notable students include Kyorlung Ngari Tulku 01^[11], a writer^[24], 1374–1434^[25]; Chen Nga Lodrö Gyaltsen^[12], a writer^[26], 1402–1472^[27]; Sangye Rinchen Gyaltsen^[13], 1350–1431^[28]; Gung Ru Gyaltsen Zangpo^[14], a writer^[29], 1383–1450^[30]; Neten Jang Seng^[15]; and Jangsem Sherab Zangpo^[16], a Buddhist monk^[31], 1395–1457^[32].

Personal Life

Religious affiliations include Tibetan Buddhism^[17], a religious denomination^[33] and Gelug^[18], a school of Buddhism^[34].

Death and Burial

Tsongkhapa died on November 21, 1419^[5]. He passed away in Ganden Monastery^[4].

Why It Matters

Tsongkhapa ranks in the top 0.71% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (1,024 views/month, #7,108 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 21 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[35] He is known by 59 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[36]

FAQs

Where was Tsongkhapa born?

Tsongkhapa's place of birth was Tsongkha^[2].

Where did Tsongkhapa die?

Tsongkhapa died in Ganden Monastery^[4].

Who were Tsongkhapa's parents?

Tsongkhapa's father was Lubum Ge^[9].

What did Tsongkhapa do for work?

Tsongkhapa worked as philosopher^[6] and writer^[7].