Panchen Lama
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The Panchen Lama is a tulku of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. The Panchen Lama is one of the most important figures in the Gelug tradition, with its spiritual authority second only to the Dalai
Khedrup Gelek Pelzang, 1st Panchen Lama
3rd Panchen lama, b.1505 – d.1556
9th Panchen Lama, Thubten Choekyi Nyima taken 1907 by Sven Hedin. Published in his 1922 book "Trans-himalaya"
The 14th Dalai Lama (right) and the 10th Panchen Lama (left), 1954.
Dalai Lama
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The Dalai Lama is the spiritual head of Tibetan Buddhism. The term is part of the full title "Holiness Knowing Everything Vajradhara Dalai Lama" given by Altan Khan. He offered it in appreciation to t
Panchen Lama
…of Tibetan Buddhism. The Panchen Lama is one of the most important figures in the Gelug tradition, with its spiritual authority second only to the Dalai Lama. Along with the council of high lamas, he is in charge of seeking out the next Dalai Lama. Panchen is a portmanteau of Pandita and Chenpo, meaning…
The Dalai Lama in 2012
Güshi Khan
'Greater Tibet' as claimed by exiled groups
Throne awaiting Dalai Lama's return. Summer residence of 14th Dalai Lama, Nechung, Tibet.