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Vairochana
Vairochana


 
Tibetan: rnam par snang mdzad
Sanskrit: Vairochana


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Also the name of a great scholar and translator who lived during the time of King Trisong Deutsen. He is one of the main masters to bring the dzokchen teachings to Tibet.
His mother's name was Drenka Zadron or Drenkaza
His name literally meaning "All-Illuminating."
He received his name at the time of his monastic ordination, performed by the abbot Shantarashita. His full name is Vairochanarakshita (Vairochana Protector) .

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