8th Karmapa

Mikyo Dorje, the 8th Karmapa (1507-1554)

Mikyo Dorje, mi bskyod rdo rje, (1507-1554). He is arguably the most famous of the Karmapas. An outstanding master in all the arts and sciences, he wrote widely on a great many subjects. His collected works comprise 27 volumes.

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Main Teachers

• Sangye Nyenpa Tashi Paljor, the 1st Sangye Nyenpa, sangs rgyas mnyan pa bkra shis dpal 'byor (1457-1525)
  
• 1st Karma Trinlepa (karma 'phrin las pa, dwags po phyogs las rnam rgyal) (1456-1539)
  

Main Students

• Konchog Yanlag, the 5th Shamarpa , dkon mchog yan lag (1525-1583)

Main Lineages

• Kagyu
  
• Karma Kagyu

Internal Links

• Kagyu