8th Tai Situpa
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The 8th Tai Situpa, Chökyi Jungne (1700-1774)
Chökyi Jungne (chos kyi 'byung gnas (1700-1774), a student of the 10th Karmapa byang chub rdo rje (1703-1732). A great master and prolific writer. He was not only an exceptionally accomplished master, but also a great scholar, who produced 13 volumes of writings, and famous for his travels. He visited Nepal and India on several occasions and was praised even by Indian buddhist scholars for the depths of his learning and understanding. For an overview of his collected works, see the index for his Situ Chökyi Jungne Sungbum.
Main Teachers[edit]
- 12th Karmapa, byang chub rdo rje (1703-1732)
- Kathok Rigdzin Tsewang Norbu, kaH thog rig 'dzin tshe dbang nor bu (1698-1755)
Main Students[edit]
- 13th Karmapa, bdud 'dul rdo rje (1733-1797)
- 7th Pawo Rinpoche, gtsug lag dga' ba'i dbang po (1718-1781)