Atisha was a renowned Buddhist teacher and scholar who lived during the 10th century AD. Born into a royal family in eastern India, he was initially named Sudatta but later became known by his spiritual name Atisha, which means 'the compassionate one'. Atisha is revered as an important figure in the Mahayana Buddhist tradition, particularly for his significant contributions to the development of the Bodhisattva path and his role in spreading Buddhism to Tibet. He was known for his profound wisdom, humility, and dedication to helping others find liberation from suffering. Throughout his life, Atisha traveled extensively, teaching and writing numerous texts that are still studied today, including the 'Lamp for the Path to Enlightenment' and the 'Compendium of Knowledge'. His legacy continues to inspire Buddhists around the world.
Here are the annual births for the name Atisha from 1972 to 1994:
- 6 births in 1972
- 6 births in 1975
- 5 births in 1976
- 12 births in 1977
- 9 births in 1978
- 8 births in 1979
- 11 births in 1980
- 6 births in 1981
- 6 births in 1982
- 5 births in 1983
- 5 births in 1985
- 8 births in 1986
- 6 births in 1987
- 6 births in 1988
- 6 births in 1989
- 7 births in 1990
- 5 births in 1991
- 7 births in 1994
Total births: 124