Choekyi Gyaltsen, 10th Panchen Lama

Lobsang Trinley Lhündrub Chöekyi Gyaltsen was the tenth Panchen Lama, officially the 10th Panchen Erdeni, of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. According to Tibetan Buddhism, Panchen Lamas are living emanations of Buddha Amitabha. He was often referred to simply as Choekyi Gyaltsen.

Occupation

Buddhist monk, politician, writer

Position held

member of the National Committee of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference, National People's Congress deputy, Panchen Lama

Citizenship

People's Republic of China

Born

February 19, 1938, 1938

Died

January 28, 1989