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Marpa Chokyi Lodro

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Tibetan Buddhist teacher

AcademicsLived 1012 to 1097 · aged 85
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Marpa Lotsāwa, sometimes known fully as Marpa Chökyi Lodrö or commonly as Marpa the Translator, was a Tibetan Buddhist teacher credited with the transmission of many Vajrayana teachings from India, including the teachings and lineages of Mahamudra.

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A traditional depiction of Marpa painted on a rock on Holy Isle, Firth of ClydeA traditional depiction of Marpa painted on a rock on Holy Isle, Firth of ClydeLotsawa Marpa Chokyi Lodro, (1012-1097)[5]Lotsawa Marpa Chokyi Lodro, (1012-1097)[5]

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Marpa Lotsāwa, sometimes known fully as Marpa Chökyi Lodrö or commonly as Marpa the Translator, was a Tibetan Buddhist teacher credited with the transmission of many Vajrayana teachings from India, including the teachings and lineages of Mahamudra. Due to this, the Kagyu lineage, which he founded, is often called Marpa Kagyu in his honour.

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Academic
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deceased
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Lived 1012 to 1097 · aged 85
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