born 1959
Nagarjuna was an influential Indian philosopher and one of the most important figures in Mahayana Buddhism, flourishing around the 2nd century CE. He is best known for developing the concept of "emptiness" (śūnyatā) and for founding the Madhyamaka school of Buddhist thought, which emphasizes the middle way between existence and non-existence. His writings, particularly the "Mūlamadhyamakakārikā," have had a profound impact on Buddhist philosophy and practice.