Thongwa Dönden, 6th Karmapa Lama
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Born | Kham |
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Parents | Tö Za Pema Tso |
Go Jo Sam Drub Dorjé | |
Date of birth | March 16,1416 |
Zodiac sign | Pisces |
Died | 1453 |
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ID | 1156443 |
Thongwa Dönden, 6th Karmapa Lama Life story
Thongwa Dönden or Tongwa Donden, was the sixth Karmapa, head of the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism. Thongwa Dönden was born in Ngomto Shakyam near Karma Gon in Kham. He was recognized during his first visit at the Karma Gon monastery and joined the monastery to be taught by the Shamarpa.