Nagarjuna

Nagarjuna (150–250) was a philosopher, writer and buddhist monk.

Also recorded as Nāgajjuna Bhikkhu; Nāgārjunācārya; Nāgārjuna Bodhisattva; Aacharya Nagarjuna; Nagarjun; Nagarjunacharya.

Overview

Born at South India in 150, died at India in 250.

In detail

Nagarjuna studied at Nalanda Mahavihara. training under Saraha, Sangwé Dakpo and Gyalrik Tamché Khyenpa is recorded. Aryadeva, Lobpön Yönten Shenyen and Dzo Gi Ka Marupa are recorded as having studied under Nagarjuna. the recorded working language is Sanskrit.

The field of work recorded is Buddhism.

Positions recorded include Zen Patriarch. Membership is recorded of Six Ornaments and Two Supreme Ones.

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
“Nagarjuna”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q171195: Nagarjuna
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