Milarepa
1052–1135 · Unknown
About
Jetsun Milarepa was a Tibetan siddha, who was famously known as a murderer when he was a young man, before turning to Buddhism and becoming a highly accomplished Buddhist disciple.
Biography
Jetsun Milarepa was a Tibetan siddha, who was famously known as a murderer when he was a young man, before turning to Buddhism and becoming a highly accomplished Buddhist disciple. He is generally considered one of Tibet's most famous yogis and spiritual poets, whose teachings are known among several schools of Tibetan Buddhism. He was a student of Marpa Lotsawa, and a major figure in the history of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. He is also famous for the feat of climbing Mount Kailash.
Teachings & topics
Lineage & relations
Teachers
Marpa Chokyi Lodro
Teacher
Notable students
Gampopa Sonam Rinchen
Student
Rechungpa Dorje Drakpa
Student
Ngen Dzong Repa
Student
Bibliography
- Milarepas gesammelte Vajra-Lieder2014 · Norbu Verlag
- Songs of Milarepa2012 · Dover Publications, Incorporated
- Cantos de Milarepa I2000 · Yug
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Other people in the same tradition and lineage.
