Wangchuk Dorje

Summary

Wangchuk Dorje is a human^[1]. His place of birth was Kham^[2]. He was born on August 12, 1556^[3]. He died on March 10, 1603^[4]. He worked as a religious figure^[5], writer^[6], and compiler^[7]. He ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[8]

Key Facts

• Wangchuk Dorje was born in Kham^[2].
• Wangchuk Dorje was born on August 12, 1556^[3].
• Wangchuk Dorje was born on 1556^[9].
• Wangchuk Dorje died on March 10, 1603^[4].
• Wangchuk Dorje's father was Dri Rik A Dor^[10].
• Wangchuk Dorje's mother was Ling Za A Lö^[11].
• Wangchuk Dorje's professions included religious figure^[5].
• Wangchuk Dorje's professions included writer^[6].
• Wangchuk Dorje's professions included compiler^[7].
• Wangchuk Dorje held the position of abbot^[12].
• A notable student of Wangchuk Dorje was Khenpo Karma Khyentsé^[13].
• A notable student of Wangchuk Dorje was taranatha^[14].
• A notable student of Wangchuk Dorje was Karma Tenpel^[15].
• A notable student of Wangchuk Dorje was Kün Ga Namgyal^[16].
• A notable student of Wangchuk Dorje was Paksam Wangpo^[17].
• A notable student of Wangchuk Dorje was Khenchen Rinchen Sherab^[18].
• Wangchuk Dorje's religion is recorded as Buddhism^[19].
• Wangchuk Dorje's religion is recorded as Kagyu^[20].
• Wangchuk Dorje is recorded as male^[21].
• Wangchuk Dorje's instance of is recorded as human^[22].
• Wangchuk Dorje's Commons category is recorded as Wangchuk Dorje, 9th Karmapa^[23].
• Wangchuk Dorje's said to be the same as is recorded as Q97266871^[24].
• Wangchuk Dorje studied under Konchok Yenlag^[25].
• Wangchuk Dorje studied under Namgyal Drakpa^[26].
• Wangchuk Dorje studied under Gyalwa Sengé^[27].

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Origins and Family

Wangchuk Dorje was born in Kham^[2]. Recorded date of birth include August 12, 1556^[3] and 1556^[9]. His father was Dri Rik A Dor^[10]. His mother was Ling Za A Lö^[11].

Education

Studied under Konchok Yenlag^[25], a commentator^[28], 1525–1583^[29], of Tibet^[30]; Namgyal Drakpa^[26]; Gyalwa Sengé^[27], 1509–1580^[31]; Tsuklak Trengwa^[32], a historian^[33], 1504–1566^[34]; and Mutruk Chokyi Gocha^[35], a Lama^[36], 1542–1585^[37].

Career and Affiliations

Recorded occupations include religious figure^[5], writer^[6], and compiler^[7]. Wangchuk Dorje held the position of abbot^[12]. Notable students include Khenpo Karma Khyentsé^[13]; taranatha^[14], a writer^[38], 1575–1634^[39], specialised in Tibetan Buddhism^[40]; Karma Tenpel^[15], a writer^[41], 1569–1637^[42]; Kün Ga Namgyal^[16]; Paksam Wangpo^[17]; and Khenchen Rinchen Sherab^[18].

Personal Life

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

Death and Burial

Wangchuk Dorje died on March 10, 1603^[4].

Why It Matters

Wangchuk Dorje ranks in the top 0.73% of human entities by monthly Wikipedia readership (36 views/month, #7,299 of 1,000,298).^[8] He has Wikipedia articles in 7 language editions, a strong signal of global cultural recognition.^[45] He is known by 8 alternative names across languages and contexts.^[46]

FAQs

Where was Wangchuk Dorje born?

Wangchuk Dorje's place of birth was Kham^[2].

Who were Wangchuk Dorje's parents?

Wangchuk Dorje's father was Dri Rik A Dor^[10]. Wangchuk Dorje's mother was Ling Za A Lö^[11].

What did Wangchuk Dorje do for work?

Wangchuk Dorje worked as religious figure^[5], writer^[6], and compiler^[7].