Author: Atisha
Alternate names: Atiśa; Atiśa Dipankara Shrijnana; Atīśa; Atisa
Born: 980
Died: 1054
Bio: Atiśa Dipankara Shrijnana (980–1054 CE) was a Buddhist teacher from the Pala Empire who, along with Konchog Gyalpo and Marpa, was one of the major figures in the establishment of the Sarma lineages in Tibet after the repression of Buddhism by King Langdarma (Glang Darma).