Previous dissemination of teaching

Earlier dissemination of the doctrine ( Tib. Bstan pa snga dar ) refers to the period in Tibetan history of the first missionary mission of Tibet to Buddhism , which falls between the 7th and 9th centuries .

The following Buddhist personalities are included in the period:

• Sangshi (sang shi), 8th century, early translator of Buddhist scriptures
• Ba Salnang (sba gsal snang), 8th century, one of the Seven Chosen ( sad mi mi bdun ), the first seven monks in Tibet
• Vairocana from Pagor (pa gor bai ro tsa na). 8th century, early master of tantric Buddhism
• Lhalung Pelgyi Dorje (lha lung pal kyi rdo rje), 9th century, killed the last Tibetan king, Lang Darma
• Dharmasiddhi (chos' grub), 9th century; died 865, Tibetan translator of Buddhist scriptures

See also

• Subsequent dissemination of doctrine ( Tib. Bstan pa phyi represents )

References and footnotes

1. ↑ Chinese Qianhongqi 前 弘 期
2. ↑ On the periodization of Tibetan history , cf. himalaya.socanth.cam.ac.uk: Some Reflections on the Periodization of Tibetan History (Bryan J. Cuevas; PDF; 136 kB)
3. ↑ tarthang.com ( Memento from December 16, 2009 in the Internet Archive ) (left column)
4. ↑ Chinese Houhongqi 后 弘 期