Called the "Precious Conqueror" in the native tongue, the common title for this position was coined by Altan Khan and means "ocean of wisdom" in Mongolian. The first was the abbot of Tashilhunpo, Gedun Drub, who was a disciple of Tsongkapa, founder of the Dge-lugs-pa or Yellow Hat order. When each one dies, the newest is selected by the oracle of N
Called the "Precious Conqueror" in the native tongue, the common title for this position was coined by Altan Khan and means "ocean of wisdom" in Mongolian. The first was the abbot of Tashilhunpo, Gedun Drub, who was a disciple of Tsongkapa, founder of the Dge-lugs-pa or Yellow Hat order. When each one dies, the newest is selected by the oracle of Nechung. For 10 points, name this title that refers to the incarnations of Chenrezig and is currently held in exile in India by Jamphel Ngawang Lobsang Yeshe Tenzin Gyatso, the spiritual leader of Buddhists in Tibet.
Called the "Precious Conqueror" in the native tongue, the common title for this position was coined by Altan Khan and means "ocean of wisdom" in Mongolian.
{Dalai Lama}