26.04.1604–13.12.1674

10th Karmapa, Chöying Dorje

Chöying Dorje (1604–1674) was the 10th Karmapa, head of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Born on April 26, 1604, in the Golog Autonomous Tibetan Prefecture, he was an artist, writer, and religious leader. He passed away on December 13, 1674.

10th Karmapa, Chöying Dorje
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Chöying Dorje was born on April 26, 1604, in the Golog Autonomous Tibetan Prefecture. Known as the 10th Karmapa, he was the head of the Kagyu school of Tibetan Buddhism. Throughout his life, he held multiple roles: artist, writer, religious leader, and figure in the arts. His work and activities were significant within the Tibetan spiritual and cultural tradition. Chöying Dorje passed away on December 13, 1674. His contributions to the development of the Kagyu school and Tibetan Buddhism are noted in historical records. His given name was Chöying Dorje.

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