Milarepa & Marpa: Two Linked Anniversaries in Tibetan Buddhist History. March 2 marks the parinirvana of Milarepa (1052–1135). March 3 honors his teacher, Marpa Chokyi Lodro (1012–1097). In Buddhism, "parinirvana" refers to the death of an enlightened master, marking their complete liberation from the cycles of rebirth, karma, and suffering. Teacher and disciple—translator Marpa and yogi Milarepa—helped shape the Kagyu tradition of Tibetan Buddhism. In this rare 16th-century painting, Marpa appears on the left and Milarepa on the right, surrounded by buddhas and lineage masters. Watch to explore their story and discover the enduring power of the teacher-student relationship across generations. #Milarepa #Marpa #TibetanBuddhism #BuddhistArt _______ Marpa (1012–1096) and Milarepa (1052–1135); Tibet; 16th century; pigments on cloth; Rubin Museum of Himalayan Art; gift of the Shelley & Donald Rubin Foundation; F1997.39.5 (HAR 562)