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Je Khenpo

"Je Khenpo" holds a significant position in Bhutanese Buddhism, serving as the Chief Abbot of the Central Monastic Body. As the highest-ranking religious figure, Je Khenpo plays a crucial role in guiding the spiritual and moral compass of the nation. This esteemed title embodies the intersection of religion and governance in Bhutan, reflecting the importance of Buddhism in shaping the cultural and ethical landscape of this serene Himalayan kingdom.

Edited at 2021-07-15 06:35:02

Phub Tshering

Je Khenpo

Phub Tshering

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Je Khenpo

1. Introduction

The Chief Abbot

Central Monastic Body of Bhutan

formerly called the Dharma by orientalists

senior religious hierarch of Bhutan

important liturgical

religious duties across the country.

Drukpa Kagyu

Kagyu tradition of Himalayan Buddhism.

In dual system

Zhabdrung

King appoints the Je Khenpo

recommendation of the Five Lopons.

Dratshang Lhentshog

Aside from the King of Bhutan, only the Je Khenpo may don a saffron kabney

Winter residence: Punakha Dzong.

Summer residence: Tashichho Dzong.

In 2008, the office of the Je Khenpo was codified as part of the Constitution of Bhutan. Under Article 3 Section 4

2. Je Khenpo

1st Je Khenpo

Je Khenpo, Pekar Jungne

1604-1672 AD

2nd Je Khenpo

Je Khenpo Sonam Ozer

1613 - 1689 AD

68th Je Khenpo

Je Thrizur Tenzin Dondup

1986 – 1990

born in 1925 at Sha Phadheykha

Nyishog Gewog in Wangdue Phodrang

education at Punakha Dratshang,

Tharpaling Monastery in Bumthang

pursued further studies in Tibet

first Lopen of the Drubdey at Tango

68th Je Khenpo in 1986

retired in 1990.

first Buddhist Shedra at Tango

9th April 2020, 15th Day 2nd month of the Iron Male Rat Year

His Holiness was 96 years old

Dodeyna,

3. 69th Je Khenpo

je Gendun Rinchen

Dragphugpa” (Cave Man).

path to Paro Tagtsang 1926

Tashicho Dzong

incarnation of Terton Sogyal by Lama Sonam Zangpo

Lerab Lingpa’s works

69th Je Khenpo in 1990

In 1997, on the ninth day of the third month

week or eleven no decay

no signs of decay

at Yangchenphu

4. 69th Je khenpo

Jigme Chhoeda became the 70th Je Khenpo

Bhutan in 1996

Yub Rinzin Dorji

Yum Kuenzang Choden

22nd August 1955

reincarnation of Geshe Pema Tshering

Jigme Chhoeda joined Druk Sanga Chhoeling

Monastery in Darjeeling

His Majesty The King awards Nga Dha Pal Gyi Khorlo to His Holiness

17th Dec 2018

111 National Day Samtshe

5. Conclusion

The Chief Abbot of the Central Monastic Body of Bhutan

Je Khenpo was never held by a child but always by a seasoned monk

Historically, the role of the Je Khenpo was quite powerful