Reincarnation of a China-compliant, Italy-based Tibetan lama enthroned in Tibet

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(TibetanReview.net, Sep17’26) – China said the 6th Gangchen Tulku Rinpoche, Jamyang Choephel Jampa Gyaltsen, was formally enthroned at Gangchen Monastery in Sakya County, Tibet Autonomous Region (TAR), on Sep 15, 2026, in keeping with his predecessor’s wish that his reincarnation be overseen by the Chinese installed “11th Panchen Lama” Gyaltsen Norbu. The Italy-based 5th Gangchen Rinpoche was controversial for his active devotion to and propagation of the spirit called Dorje Shugden (also known as Dolgyal). The Dalai Lama strongly discourages Tibetans from propitiating this spirit, which he says is harmful and sectarian, and detrimental to the Tibetan cause.

Throughout his life, the l...

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