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Naropa

Indian Buddhist Mahasiddha

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Also known as the dauntless

Born: 1016
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Died: 1100
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Birthplace: Lahore
Occupation: monk
, translator

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Nāropā was an Indian Buddhist Mahasiddha. He was the disciple of Tilopa and brother, or some sources say partner and pupil, of Niguma. As an Indian Mahasiddha, Naropa's instructions inform Vajrayana, particularly his six yogas of Naropa relevant to the completion stage of anuttarayogatantra. He was also one of the "gatekeepers" of Vikramashila monastery and was also associated with Nalanda monastery where he rose to the position of abbot.

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Lamayuru MonasteryBuddhist monastery of Ladakh, India

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Sex or gender: male
Religion or worldview: Tibetan Buddhism
Student of: A Tsa Ra
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Pam Tingpa Chen Jikme Drakpa
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1.Stated in Buddhist Digital ArchivesRetrieved 2021-05-09
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Tilopa
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1.Stated in Buddhist Digital ArchivesRetrieved 2021-05-09
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Atish Dipankar
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1.Stated in Buddhist Digital ArchivesRetrieved 2021-05-09
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Student: Pam Tingpa Kuché
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1.Stated in Buddhist Digital ArchivesRetrieved 2021-05-09
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Ma Na Ka Shri
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1.Stated in Buddhist Digital ArchivesRetrieved 2021-05-09
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Pra dznya raksi ta
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1.Stated in Buddhist Digital ArchivesRetrieved 2021-05-09
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1.Stated in Buddhist Digital ArchivesRetrieved 2021-05-09
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Marpa Chokyi Lodro
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1.Stated in Buddhist Digital ArchivesRetrieved 2021-05-09
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Atish Dipankar
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1.Stated in Buddhist Digital ArchivesRetrieved 2021-05-09
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Rinchen Zangpo
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1.Stated in Buddhist Digital ArchivesRetrieved 2021-05-09
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