Mipham

Mipham, also known as Mi-pa or 'Jam-mgon Mipham Jam-byang drag-pa'i blo-gros rgyal-mtshan, was a prominent Tibetan Buddhist scholar, philosopher, and translator of the 19th century. Born in 1846 in the Derge region of Kham, Tibet, he was a member of the influential Drukpa Kagyu order.

Mipham was renowned for his expertise in various fields of Buddhist studies, including dialectics, logic, and epistemology. His writings demonstrate a deep understanding of Indian Buddhism and its profound influence on Tibetan thought. His teachings often focused on reconciling seemingly contradictory ideas and concepts within the Buddhist canon.

He played a significant role in helping revitalize Nyingma tradition, a school of Tibetan Buddhism that faced decline and persecution during the 18th and 19th centuries. Mipham's efforts contributed to the re-emergence and preservation of Nyingma teachings and rituals. His prolific output includes commentaries on various tantras, primordial deity practices (Dzogchen), and unlnentine teachings (Mahamudra).

Mipham's influence extends beyond Tibet. His ideas have inspired numerous scholars, including the German Tibettologist, A.K. Ljungdell, and influenced contemporary Buddhist teachings worldwide. His translations of important Tantric texts into Tibetan helped initiate the later dispersed Bön canon and its arrangement.