Milarepa

Founding Figure

1052 – 1135

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Who was Milarepa?

Jetsun Milarepa, is generally considered one of Tibet's most famous yogis and poets. He was a student of Marpa Lotsawa, and a major figure in the history of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism.

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Born
1052
Tibet
Also known as
  • Mi-la-ras-pa
Religion
  • Buddhism
Profession
Died
1135

Submitted
on July 23, 2013

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