Quick Info
| Profession | Spiritual Leader |
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| Nationality | Tibetan |
| Date of Birth | 25/04/1989 |
| Age | 37 years |
| Birthplace | Lhari County, Tibet Autonomous Region, China |
Latest News about Gedhun Choekyi Nyima
28/02/2026
The U.S. Embassy marked the 30th anniversary of Gedhun Choekyi Nyima's disappearance and renewed its call for his release. The statement also urged Chinese authorities to stop persecuting Tibetans for their religious beliefs, referring to the enforced disappearance that began in May 1995 after his recognition by the Dalai Lama.
04/11/2025
The National Endowment for Democracy presented Gedhun Choekyi Nyima with its 2025 Democracy Service Medal. The honor recognized his symbolic importance as the 11th Panchen Lama and highlighted the international campaign calling attention to his disappearance and the broader issue of religious freedom in Tibet.
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Gengdeng Queji Nima |
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| Religious Name | Tenzin Gedun Yeshi Thinley Phuntsok Pal Sangpo |
| Known For | 11th Panchen Lama |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Religion | Buddhism - Tibetan |
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| Ethnicity | Tibetan |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Kunshok Phuntsok |
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| Mother | Dechen Choedon |
Career
| Reign | 14 May 1995–present |
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| Predecessor | Choekyi Gyaltsen (10th Panchen Lama) |
| Status | Missing (as of May 2025) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was kidnapped by the Chinese government and remains missing with little information released about him. | |
| 2. The Chinese government, after his disappearance, tried to install a different candidate for the Panchen Lama position through the golden urn lottery system. | |
| 3. The international community, including various human rights organizations, has campaigned for his release, garnering support from over 400 celebrities. |