Miky?Dorje (1507-1554); also Mikyo Dorje; was the eighth Gyalwa Karmapa; head of the Kagyu School of Tibetan Buddhism.

Miky?Dorje was born in Satam; Kham. According to the legend; he said after being born: 'I am Karmapa'; and was recognized by Tai Situpa. In this case there was another child from Amdo who also claimed to be Karmapa. Gyaltsab Rinpoche; the regent of the region; thought of a test to decide who was the real Karmapa. This was the first time that a test was used to determine a reincarnation. Later this became the standard method for all major lamas.

Miky?Dorje left numerous Buddhist writings on Madhyamaka; Abidharma; Tantric and Mahamudra texts; poetry (verses of profound wisdom) and even linguistics. He introduced special Guru yoga in four sessions; which is very basic for Karma Kagyu today. He was also a skillful painter and metal craftsman producing many famous thangkas and statues.