Bio/Wiki
Real Name | Chökyi Gyalpo |
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Full Name | Jêzün Lobsang Qamba Lhünzhub Qögyi'gyäbo Bäsangbo |
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Famous for | Being declared as the 11th Panchen Lama by the People's Republic of China |
Physical Stats & More
Height | 5' 10" (178 cm) |
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Weight | 65 Kg (143 lbs) |
Eye Color | Black |
Hair Color | Black |
Personal Life
Zodiac sign | Aquarius |
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Religion | Buddhism |
Hometown | Lhari County, Nagqu, Tibet Autonomous Region, China |
Relationships & More
Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
Father | Sonam Drakpa (Yak herder and member of Communist Party of China) |
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Mother | Sangkyi Dolma |
Career
Overview | Gyaincain Norbu rose to prominence at a young age after being selected as the 11th Panchen Lama by Chinese authorities in 1995. His career has seen him engaged in various political and religious activities. |
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Key Events |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
Gyaincain Norbu was raised in Beijing during his early childhood to receive a proper Chinese education. | |
The search for the 11th Panchen Lama began after the death of the 10th Panchen Lama, Choekyi Gyaltsen, in 1989. | |
China used the Golden Urn method to select him as the Panchen Lama after Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was declared by the Dalai Lama. | |
During his visits, he promotes education and religious values in Tibetan communities. | |
Critics view him as a representative of the Chinese government's interests in Tibetan Buddhism. |