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One of the ways that the Karmapa lineage sets itself apart is its
dedication to combining teachings from other Buddhist traditions.
Thongwa Donden thoroughly studied all branches of Buddhism
and immersed himself in the profound teachings of the Kagyu
lineage. He pursued knowledge from other prominent schools of
Tibetan Buddhism, including as the Nyingma, Sakya, and Gelug
lineages, in addition to the Kagyu tradition.
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### Death and Succession of the Sixth Karmapa, Thongwa
Donden (1416–1453):