What is Naropa?
[[image:Mahasiddha Naropa.jpg|thumb|right|'''Naropa''']] '''Nāropā''' (956–1041) was an [[India]]n [[Buddhism|Buddhist]] teacher. He was the disciple of [[Tilopa]] and also brother and pupil of [[Niguma]]. Naropa was the main teacher of [[Marpa]], the founder of the [[Kagyu]] school of [[Tibetan Buddhism]]. ==Biography== Naropa was born a high status [[Brahmin]] and from an early age showed strong, highly intelligent mind. At the age of 28 Naropa entered the famous Buddhist [[University]] at [[Nalanda]] where he studied both [[Sutra]] and [[Tantra]]. He had the reputation of a great scholar and debater. Later Naropa became studend of Tilopa and spent twelve years with him. While studying and meditating with his teacher Naropa met and overcame twelve minor and twelve major hardships. Eventually he reached full realization and become teacher of Marpa. [[Category:Buddhism]]