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[[Tāranātha]] (1575–1634) was a [[Lama]] of the [[Jonang school]] of [[Tibetan Buddhism]]. He is widely considered its most remarkable [[scholar]] and exponent. | [[Tāranātha]] (1575–1634) was a [[Lama]] of the [[Jonang school]] of [[Tibetan Buddhism]]. He is widely considered its most remarkable [[scholar]] and exponent. | ||
| − | [[Taranatha]] was born in [[Tibet]], supposedly on the birthday of [[Padmasambhava]]. His original [[name]] was [[Kun-dga'-snying-po]], the [[Sanskrit]] {{Wiki|equivalent}} of which is [[Anandagarbha]]. However, he adopted [[Taranatha]], the [[Sanskrit]] [[name]] by which he was generally known, as an indication of the value he placed on his [[Sanskrit]] {{Wiki|scholarship}} in an {{Wiki|era}} when [[mastery]] of the [[language]] had become much less common in [[Tibet]] than it had once been. He was also [[paying homage]] to his [[Indian]] [[teacher]], [[Buddhaguptanatha]]. | + | |
| + | [[Taranatha]] was born in [[Tibet]], supposedly on the [[birthday]] of [[Padmasambhava]]. His original [[name]] was [[Kun-dga'-snying-po]], the [[Sanskrit]] {{Wiki|equivalent}} of which is [[Anandagarbha]]. However, he adopted [[Taranatha]], the [[Sanskrit]] [[name]] by which he was generally known, as an indication of the value he placed on his [[Sanskrit]] {{Wiki|scholarship}} in an {{Wiki|era}} when [[mastery]] of the [[language]] had become much less common in [[Tibet]] than it had once been. He was also [[paying homage]] to his [[Indian]] [[teacher]], [[Buddhaguptanatha]]. | ||
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His [[exceptional]] qualities are said to have been [[recognized]] by others at a young age, as is often the case with great [[masters]]. He studied under such [[masters]] as [[Je Draktopa]], [[Yeshe Wangpo]], [[Kunga Tashi]] and [[Jampa Lhundrup]], although his [[primary]] [[teacher]] was [[Buddhaguptanatha]]. | His [[exceptional]] qualities are said to have been [[recognized]] by others at a young age, as is often the case with great [[masters]]. He studied under such [[masters]] as [[Je Draktopa]], [[Yeshe Wangpo]], [[Kunga Tashi]] and [[Jampa Lhundrup]], although his [[primary]] [[teacher]] was [[Buddhaguptanatha]]. | ||
| − | [[Taranatha]] was [[recognized]] by [[Khenchen Lungrik Gyatso]] as the [[rebirth]] of [[Krishnacarya]] and the [[Khenchen's]] own [[teacher]], [[Jetsun Kunga Drolchok]]. | + | [[Taranatha]] was [[recognized]] by [[Khenchen Lungrik Gyatso]] as the [[rebirth]] of [[Krishnacarya]] and the [[Khenchen's]] [[own]] [[teacher]], [[Jetsun Kunga Drolchok]]. |
==Works== | ==Works== | ||
[[Taranatha]] was a prolific writer and a renowned [[scholar]]. His best known work is the 143-folio [[History of Buddhism in India]] ([[dpal dus kyi 'khor lo'i chos bskor gyi byung khungs nyer mkho]]) of 1608, which has been published in {{Wiki|English}}. His other major work, The [[Golden Rosary]], Origins of the [[Tantra]] of the [[Bodhisattva Tara]] of 1604 has also been translated into {{Wiki|English}}. In 1614 [[Taranatha]] founded the important [[Jonangpa]] [[monastery]] [[Takten Dhamchöling]], in the {{Wiki|Tsangpo}} Valley about 200 {{Wiki|miles}} {{Wiki|west}} of {{Wiki|Lhasa}}. After the take-over by the [[Gelug]] in 1642, it became known as [[Ganden Puntsokling]]. | [[Taranatha]] was a prolific writer and a renowned [[scholar]]. His best known work is the 143-folio [[History of Buddhism in India]] ([[dpal dus kyi 'khor lo'i chos bskor gyi byung khungs nyer mkho]]) of 1608, which has been published in {{Wiki|English}}. His other major work, The [[Golden Rosary]], Origins of the [[Tantra]] of the [[Bodhisattva Tara]] of 1604 has also been translated into {{Wiki|English}}. In 1614 [[Taranatha]] founded the important [[Jonangpa]] [[monastery]] [[Takten Dhamchöling]], in the {{Wiki|Tsangpo}} Valley about 200 {{Wiki|miles}} {{Wiki|west}} of {{Wiki|Lhasa}}. After the take-over by the [[Gelug]] in 1642, it became known as [[Ganden Puntsokling]]. | ||
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==Later [[life]]== | ==Later [[life]]== | ||
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Probably not long after 1614, [[Taranatha]] went to [[Mongolia]], where he reportedly founded several [[monasteries]]. He [[died]] probably in {{Wiki|Urga}}, [[Mongolia]]. His [[rebirth]] became known as [[Zanabazar]], the [[First Bogd Gegen]], or [[Jetsun Dampa]] of [[Mongolia]]. His current [[reincarnation]] is known as [[Khalkha Jetsun Dampa]]. | Probably not long after 1614, [[Taranatha]] went to [[Mongolia]], where he reportedly founded several [[monasteries]]. He [[died]] probably in {{Wiki|Urga}}, [[Mongolia]]. His [[rebirth]] became known as [[Zanabazar]], the [[First Bogd Gegen]], or [[Jetsun Dampa]] of [[Mongolia]]. His current [[reincarnation]] is known as [[Khalkha Jetsun Dampa]]. | ||
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[[File:Taranatha.jpg|thumb|175px|right|Traditional thangka rendering of Taranatha)]
Tāranātha (1575–1634) was a Lama of the Jonang school of Tibetan Buddhism. He is widely considered its most remarkable scholar and exponent.
Taranatha was born in Tibet, supposedly on the birthday of Padmasambhava. His original name was Kun-dga'-snying-po, the Sanskrit equivalent of which is Anandagarbha. However, he adopted Taranatha, the Sanskrit name by which he was generally known, as an indication of the value he placed on his Sanskrit scholarship in an era when mastery of the language had become much less common in Tibet than it had once been. He was also paying homage to his Indian teacher, Buddhaguptanatha.
His exceptional qualities are said to have been recognized by others at a young age, as is often the case with great masters. He studied under such masters as Je Draktopa, Yeshe Wangpo, Kunga Tashi and Jampa Lhundrup, although his primary teacher was Buddhaguptanatha.
Taranatha was recognized by Khenchen Lungrik Gyatso as the rebirth of Krishnacarya and the Khenchen's own teacher, Jetsun Kunga Drolchok.
Works
Taranatha was a prolific writer and a renowned scholar. His best known work is the 143-folio History of Buddhism in India (dpal dus kyi 'khor lo'i chos bskor gyi byung khungs nyer mkho) of 1608, which has been published in English. His other major work, The Golden Rosary, Origins of the Tantra of the Bodhisattva Tara of 1604 has also been translated into English. In 1614 Taranatha founded the important Jonangpa monastery Takten Dhamchöling, in the Tsangpo Valley about 200 miles west of Lhasa. After the take-over by the Gelug in 1642, it became known as Ganden Puntsokling.
Later life
Probably not long after 1614, Taranatha went to Mongolia, where he reportedly founded several monasteries. He died probably in Urga, Mongolia. His rebirth became known as Zanabazar, the First Bogd Gegen, or Jetsun Dampa of Mongolia. His current reincarnation is known as Khalkha Jetsun Dampa.
