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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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. |
