Atish Dipankar

Atish Dipankar was a monk, editor, writer, tertön, translator and compiler (982–1054). He was born at Bikrampur and died at Nyêtang.

Also recorded as Atiśa Dīpaṃkaraśrījñāna.

Overview

Born at Bikrampur in 982, died at Nyêtang in 1054.

In detail

training under Sa Drepa Chenpo, Jampé Naljorpa and Ku Sa Li Chungwa is recorded. Gya Lotsawa Tsöndrü Sengé, Tolungpa Rinchen Nyingpo and Padmakaravarma are recorded as having studied under Atish Dipankar. the recorded working language is Sanskrit.

Works named in the authority record are Bodhipathapradīpa.

Chronology

982Atish Dipankar born at Bikrampur.
1054Atish Dipankar died at Nyêtang.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“Atiśa”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q320150: Atish Dipankar
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