Naropa
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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 instruction
Buddhist tradition
Tibetan Buddhism / Kagyu
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Biography
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.
Teachings & topics
YogaMeditationMindfulnessCompassionLiberation
Bibliography
- Naropa lectures, 19812016 · Center for the Humanities, the Graduate Center, The City University of New York
- Antiphonal and fall to fall1994 · Kavyayantra Press, the Naropa Institute
- Naropa magazine1984 · Naropa Institute
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