Śāntarakṣita

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Śāntarakṣita

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#741

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Logic

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• Philosophy

Why Is Śāntarakṣita Influential?

According to Wikipedia, , whose name translates into English as "protected by the One who is at peace" was an important and influential Indian Buddhist philosopher, particularly for the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. Śāntarakṣita was a philosopher of the Madhyamaka school who studied at Nalanda monastery under Jñānagarbha, and became the founder of Samye, the first Buddhist monastery in Tibet.

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What Schools Are Affiliated With Śāntarakṣita?

Śāntarakṣita is affiliated with the following schools:

• Nalanda University