Shirab Sengge

Shirab Sengge (Shereb Sengge) (fl. early 14th century) was a Mongol monk, writer and translator into Mongolian. Though the ethnic background of the Tibetan monks translating into Mongolian at the time is uncertain, it is likely that Shirab Sengge was a Mongol. Among his works are the translation of the last deed of the Twelve deeds of Buddha of the Lalitavistara; the Suvarṇaprabhāsa Sūtra, and the Pañcarakṣā. These translations are especially important, because they are written in the tantric idiom.

His teacher also translated and published the Bodhisattvacaryāvatāra, His master later compiled a Tibetan version of the Lalitavistara, the "Twelve deeds [of Buddha]."

Shirab Sengge continued the work of his master, translating the last of the Lalitavistara'''s Twelve deeds of the Buddha. The sutra also expounds the vows of the goddesses Sarasvatī, Lakṣmī and Dṛḍhā to protect any bhikṣu who will uphold and teach the sutra.

The translation of the Lalitavistara, the Altan gerel (Suvarṇaprabhāsa Sūtra) and the Pañcarakṣā'' are especially important, because they are written in the tantric idiom, that is, "an exposition given in terms of magical transformations, spells, and overcoming demons."