They are from many different traditions and streams, some working within their contemporary systems, some outside. Avatars, Messiahs, saints, great yogis, masters and sages, all here for your inspiration across the centuries, although a discernable living lineage to the present may be tenuous. Devotional types will have the best chance of connecting with these guys. Omitted are Jesus, Buddha, Mohammed and the usual gang of founders. Not many women here, but such was life in the patriarchal lane.
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Some sites have very litle information but may be followed up via a book or other inspiration. M Indian 982-1051, brought Buddhism to Tibet. Site has a lot of material and commentaries. Gelugpa founder Jetsun Milarepa M 11th c Tibetan, yogi, Marpa. Page has a good history of zen.