Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin

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Ganden Tripa
Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin
Rinpoche
Personal
Born1937
Yara, Dêqên, Eastern Tibet
Died (aged 80)
ReligionTibetan Buddhism
NationalityTibetan
SchoolGelug

Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche (1937 – 21 April 2017) was the 103rd Ganden Tripa (spiritual leader) of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. He was appointed to the position by the Dalai Lama in 2016 and died in 2017.[1][2]

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Spiritual leader of Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism, 103rd Gaden Tripa Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche, dies". lionsroar.com. 22 April 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2017.
  2. ^ "103rd Gaden Tripa of Tibet Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin Rinpoche dies". Central Tibetan Administration. 22 April 2017. Archived from the original on 25 April 2017. Retrieved 25 April 2017.