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Asura Cave ([[a su ra'i brag phug]]). The cave where [[Guru Rinpoche]] subdued the evil forces of Nepal through the practice of [[Vajra Kilaya]]. Situated near [[Pharping]] in the Kathmandu Valley.
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Dignaga ([[phyogs glang]]). Fifth century author of [[Abhidharma Kosha]]. Disciple of [[Vasubandhu]], famed for his contributions to [[pramana]], logic and epistemology. Counted among the [[Six Ornaments which Beautify Jambudvipa]], he is the holder of the transmission of [[valid cognition]], which brings an end to confusion about meaning.

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Dignaga (phyogs glang). Fifth century author of Abhidharma Kosha. Disciple of Vasubandhu, famed for his contributions to pramana, logic and epistemology. Counted among the Six Ornaments which Beautify Jambudvipa, he is the holder of the transmission of valid cognition, which brings an end to confusion about meaning.