 The Five Lopons recommend a learned and respected monk ordained in accordance with the Druk-lu, having the nine qualities of a spiritual master, and being accomplished in "ked-dzog" (spiritual development and completion), to the King of Bhutan.The King then appoints that monk to the office of Je Khenpo.In turn, the Lopons are appointed on the same criteria by the Je Khenpo on the advice of the remaining members of the Dratshang Lhentshog.