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	Marpa Lotsawa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
		Marpa Lotsawa (1012-1097), or Marpa the translator was a Tibetan Buddhist teacher credited with the transmission of many Buddhist teachings to Tibet from India, including the teachings and lineages of vajrayana and mahamudra.
		Born as Marpa Chökyi Lodrö, in Lhodrak Chukhyer in the southern part of Tibet, to an affluent family he began studying at a young age but was wild and untamed compared to other children.
		Marpa was to travel to India twice more and Nepal three more times and studied with Naropa and other great teachers including Maitripa.
	en.wikipedia.org /wiki/Marpa (426 words)

	KTD--Marpa Lotsawa-- (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Marpa was born in 1012, and he was one of four sons.
		Marpa himself went through all the hardships of the practice and communicated in the translation the experience of the teachings as well.
		Naropa, seeing that Marpa's blessing was being taken away by a fl crow, pointed his finger toward the crow, and at that moment, both the crow and the blessing fell to the ground.
	www.kagyu.org /karmapa/kag/kag04.html (2631 words)

	Story of Milarepa
		Marpa was known widely among other religious centers for his trips to India to procure sacred teachings which he had brought back to Tibet in large bundles of scrolls.
		Marpa's wife Dagmema secretly gave a rare colored turquoise which had been in her family to Milarepa as an offering of the initiation fee and then urged him to take his place once again with the other participants to the initiation.
		Marpa was much grieved at heart thinking he would not again see his spiritual son alive but knowing this was the way of all the perishable things of the world, he requested Dagmema to deck the alter with offerings for their parting ceremony.
	yensrealm.i8.com /storyofmilarepa.htm (8900 words)

	Milarepa, Yogi of Tibet - Buddhist Saint
		Marpa was a member of the Kargyutpa sect and one of the specialties of the lineage was to divine future events through the reading of omens.
		Marpa's wife Damema secretly gave a rare colored turquoise which had been in her family to Milarepa as an offering of the initiation fee and then urged him to take his place once again with the other participants to the initiation.
		Marpa was much grieved at heart thinking he would not again see his spiritual son alive but knowing this was the way of all the perishable things of the world, he requested Damema to deck the alter with offerings for their parting ceremony.
	www.cosmicharmony.com /Av/Milarepa/Milarepa.htm (9659 words)

	Marpa
		Marpa was born in Chukhyer in southern Tibet.
		Marpa was so impressed by them that he decided to meet Naropa in person to receive direct instructions.
		Although Marpa was married with wife and children, his realization was incomparable and was likened to a lotus in the mud, free from defilements.
	www.drukpa.org /eng/lineage/marpa.htm (297 words)

	Marpa Lotsawa -- Facts, Info, and Encyclopedia article (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Born as Marpa Chökyi Lodrö, in Lhodrak Chukhyer in the southern part of (An Asian country under the control of China; located in the Himalayas) Tibet, to an affluent family he began studying at a young age but was wild and untamed compared to other children.
		Marpa first received instruction for three years at Mangkhar with Drokmi Shakya Yeshe and mastered ((Hinduism) an ancient language of India (the language of the Vedas and of Hinduism); an official language of India although it is now used only for religious purposes) Sanskrit.
		Marpa journeyed first to Nepal where he studied with Paindapa and Chitherpa, two famous students of (Click link for more info and facts about Naropa) Naropa.
	www.absoluteastronomy.com /encyclopedia/m/ma/marpa_lotsawa.htm (380 words)

	Marpa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Marpa, born in 1012 in south central Tibet, was the first Tibetan patriarch of the Kagyu tradition—which is often called the Marpa Kagyu in his honour.
		Marpa is believed to have been the mahasiddhas Dombipa, Sri Simha and Darikapa in previous lives in India.
		Marpa had always hoped that his own son, Dharma Doday, would become his spiritual heir but Naropa informed him that this was not to be.
	www.samyeling.org /Buddhism/Tibetan_Buddhism/marpa.htm (638 words)

	Marpa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Subsequently, Marpa received the abhisheka and instructions on the Guhyasamaja Tantra from Jnanagarbha, a great scholar and translator, and the abhisheka and instructions on the Mahamaya Tantra from Kukkuripa, a very eccentric mahasiddha, or "greatly accomplished one," who lived on an island of dogs.
		Marpa was among a new wave of translators who traveled from Tibet to India in their quest for returning to the source of Buddhist teachings.
		Marpa worked directly with Indian scholars and meditation masters, who represented an authority in the source tradition, while Marpa himself became expert in rendering their wisdom in his native language.
	www.protext.nl /plaza/html/halloffame.htm (880 words)

	Marpa Lotsawa
		As a youth, Marpa was inspired to travel to India to study the Buddhist teachings, for at that time in Tibet, Buddhism had waned considerably through ruthless suppression by an evil king.
		Yet Marpa succeeded in mastering the tantric teachings, translating and bringing them to Tibet, and establishing the Practice Lineage of the Kagyus, which continues to this day.
		Marpa's life is an especially important example for all Diamond Way students in the modern world, as he did not outwardly renounce so-called "worldly life".
	www.diamondway.org /texas/marpa.html (447 words)

	Obedience and Adi Da Samraj (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Marpa received it, and then instructed Milarepa to use his knowledge of magic to bring hailstorms upon two nearby regions and to cast spells on the mountain people who were attacking his disciples.
		Marpa asked who was his witness and suggested that perhaps Milarepa was building the triangular tower as a magic triangle with which he would cast spells upon Marpa.
		Marpa agreed and began to draw on the ground his plans for the building: When these were complete, Milarepa invited Dagmema to witness the agreement that was about to take place.
	www.aboutadida.com /index.php/articles/fulltext/obedience-and-adi-da-samraj (3212 words)

	The Kagyu Lineage: the Tibetan Lineage Masters: Marpa the Translator (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Marpa was responsible for conveying the mahamudra teachings from India to Tibet.
		Marpa learnt Tibetan grammar, poetry and drama from him over a period of some 15 years and became a master not only of Tibetan but also of Indian languages and dialects.
		Because of the hardships that Marpa was willing to go through, all the Kagyu traditions and teachings went to Tibet and are now filling the world.
	www.samye.org /marpa.htm (591 words)

	Thrangu Dharma Society, Petaling Jaya, Malaysia.
		Marpa had also to carry all the Dharma Texts from India back to Tibet and later he and many others translated them into Tibetan for the benefit of future generations of Buddhist practitioners.
		Then Marpa out of compassion realized that it was a sign that he had to stay in India, even though he had stored the teachings in his heart, the texts wre important to him.
		Marpa had many disciples and among them were 4 main disciples as indicated in one of his dreams.
	www.geocities.com /tdspj/dharma/kklineage_pg01.html (2426 words)

	Marpa Lotsawa
		Marpa, the first Tibetan founder in the Kagyü lineage, was born in 1012 in southern Tibet of relatively prosperous parents.
		Then Marpa ccompleted a further three years of training, and taking a large number of texts with him, he returned home to Tibet to stay.
		Marpa brought to Tibet the lineage of Tilopa and Naropa, he translated many important Indian texts, and he also is credited with the tradition of dohas, songs of realization, that was later made famous by Milarepa.
	www.khandro.net /kagyu_Marpa.htm (667 words)

	Simhanada--- Tai Situ Marpa Lotsawa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Marpa is renowned as the founding father of the Kagyu Lineage in Tibet, which became the source of an infinite number of accomplished masters.
		Unlike Ngo, Marpa contained the essence and completely understand all the texts he had with him, and therefore their material loss was only an obstacle to Marpa gaining initial credibility.
		Marpa received the complete transmission of the Six Yogas, the Tantras, Mahamudra, the Sutras, the Calm Abiding and Insight practices, and he became adept in the singing of dohas.
	www.simhas.org /situin8.html (500 words)

	The Sculptural Heritage of Tibet - Marpa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Marpa (1012-1097) was born near the beginning of the Chidar (second great diffusion of Buddhism in Tibet) and enthusiastically sought Buddhist instruction in India.
		In this portrayal, his lay status is reflected in his apparel, which includes a long-sleeved robe secured at the waist by a thick sash and a heavy outer cloak, as well as boots.
		Marpa was famous in Tibet as a translator of Indian Buddhist texts and as the spiritual teacher of Milarepa, the much loved Tibetan saint.
	www.asianart.com /exhibitions/nyingjei/plate38.html (296 words)

	The Kagyu Lineage: the Tibetan Lineage Masters: Marpa the Translator (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Although Naropa said that he had no real use for gold any more, Marpa still insisted that he should have it, on behalf of the Tibetan people, in return for the valuable teaching that he was going to give to Tibet.
		This was a symbolic omen that Marpa was going to experience some negative obstacles and hindrances, not only for himself but also for the lineage of transmission, the mahamudra.
		Naropa promised Marpa that these obstacles he would experience would be eliminated through his special blessing, which he gave Marpa.
	www.samye.org /marpa3.htm (609 words)

	Marpa Gompa Meditation Society, Calgary Alberta Canada
		Marpa Gompa Meditation Society (Tibetan: Marpa Gompa Changchub Ling) is a nonprofit society dedicated to the promotion, practice, and study of Tibetan Buddhist Meditation.
		Marpa Gompa Meditation Society is registered with Revenue Canada as a charitable organization.
		Marpa was the student of Naropa, the teacher of Milarepa, and an important member of the Kagyu Lineage.
	marpa-gompa.org (601 words)

	The Drukpa Lineage
		Marpa's importance was prophesied by Tilopa long before Marpa had met Naropa.
		Marpa, Drogmi and Ngok played a very important role in reviving the teachings of the Buddha in Tibet.
		Marpa's principal disciple was Milarepa (1052-1135 AD), who is renowned as the 'great yogi of Tibet'.
	www.drukpa.org /eng/lineage/lineage_main.htm (907 words)

	Marpa - Index of his Life, Teachings and Images
		7 - Marpa offers gold to his gurus, headed by Naropa, to repay their kindness, thus pleasing them, and he again receives teachings.
		In particular, by means of sadness and renunciation at the death of his son, Marpa strengthens everyone's practice.
		14 - Marpa prophesies the spreading and flourishing of the teachings and grants oral instruction, sacred representations carrying blessings, as well as advice.
	www.kagyu-asia.com /l_marpa_1_index.html (250 words)

	Karmapa website - Kagyu Lineage - Marpa
		Marpa Chökyi Lodrö, was born in Lhodrak Chukhyer to a well-to-do family.
		Marpa along with his wife, Dakmema and their sons lived in Lhodrak in the southern part of Tibet.
		The principal student and lineage heir of Marpa was Milarepa.
	www.kagyuoffice.org /kagyulineage.marpa.html (603 words)

	Shambhala - The Life of Marpa the Translator
		Marpa the Translator, the eleventh-century farmer, scholar, and teacher, is one of the most renowned saints in Tibetan Buddhist history.
		As a youth, Marpa was inspired to travel to India to study the Buddhist teachings, for at that time in Tibet, Buddhism has waned considerably through ruthless suppression by an evil king.
		Marpa endured many hardships, but nothing to compare with the trials that ensued with his guru Nâropa and other teachers.
	www.shambhala.com /html/catalog/items/ISBN/1-57062-087-3.cfm (235 words)

	Miksang.net: Special Features: Marpa the Cat
		Marpa's image has decorated many Miksang posters and this web site for some years and I felt like creating a little Miksang tribute to him.
		The sense of getting beyond our pre-conceptions about who we are seeing and as a result, noticing their unique qualities and appreciating them as they are is the key.
		I looked around a corner, and there was Marpa lying on the hardwood floor bathing himself in the morning light, casting wonderful deep fl shadows on the floor.
	www.miksang.net /marpa.html (448 words)

	India Culture Disucssion chat forums
		Marpa was a translator who travelled to India on three occasions and also to Nepal in search of religious teachings.
		Marpa and his wife had both dreamt many extraordinary dreams so Marpa knew that Jetsun Mila was on his way and went to await his arrival, pretending to be just ploughing a field.
		Marpa then came to him saying "I have been a bit rough with you, don't be sad.
	indiaculture.net /talk/messages/65/2612.html (7867 words)

	Marpa Lotsawa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		Marpa is often depicted with close-cropped hair, but here we see him as he may well have been — a gö-kar chang-lo yogi with uncut hair wound round into a coil on top of his head.
		As is dramatically shown in the life of Milarépa — he was unable at one time to gain any success in his practice because he had not received the transmission from Marpa.
		Milarépa attempted to gain transmission and teaching elsewhere — but even though he received it — his practice was fruitless, until he received the teachings and practice directly from Marpa.
	www.aroter.org /images/thangkas/marpa_white_skirt.htm (302 words)

	Life of Marpa
		The great being Marpa Lotsawa was born in the place of Pesar in Trowo valley in the district of Lhotrak J. Chukhyer.
		When he was twelve years old, Marpa was sent to a local teacher, who gave him the name Chokyi Lodro, and he entered into the dharma.
		As everyone, in his home and outside, said bad and slander things about Marpa, his father decided that it would be best he went to study with a good guru, far away from there.
	www.kagyu-asia.com /l_mar_life1.html (402 words)

	The Comics Get Serious--Review of The Magic Life of Milarepa
		Marpa and his wife Dagmema have amazing dreams that presage the arrival of a guest; Marpa spends the day plowing his field and drinking beer, waiting for his guest.
		When Thopaga arrives, Marpa puts him through a series of tasks (mostly building structures), each one harder than the next, each one more frustrating because Marpa keeps changing his mind about what he wants and pretending he was crazy when he ordered this or that.
		Marpa allows Milarepa to go visit his mother's village, and as a kind of gift manifests "the signs of a master of the esoteric" for the disciple and reveals himself as the Buddha.
	www.rationalmagic.com /Comics/Milarepa.html (1588 words)

	Marpa Institute for Translation
		Through the inspiration of the Sixteenth Gyalwa Karmapa, Rangjung Rigpe Dorje, Marpa Institute was founded in Kathmandu, Nepal in 1986 by Khenpo Tsultrim Gyamtso Rinpoche.
		Marpa Institute was originally intended to be the Asian branch of Kagyu Tekchen Shedra, a committee for the education of European translators founded by Khenpo Rinpoche in France in 1978.
		The courses at Marpa Institute are designed to prepare students in both scriptural and oral translation.
	www.ktgrinpoche.org /marpa_institute.html (289 words)

	About Marpa (Site not responding. Last check: 2007-10-08)
		The first Tibetan lineage holder of the Kagyu school, Marpa brought Buddhism to Tibet.
		Karma Kagyu encompasses the teachings which Marpa brought to Tibet, the transmission of the Diamond Way in its entirety.
		Marpa received this transmission from Naropa and Maitripa and passed it on to his disciple Milarepa.
	www.buddhism.org.ua /marpa2003/abouteng.php (326 words)

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