Thubten Nyima Lungtok Tenzin Norbu

Thubten Nyima Lungtok Tenzin Norbu (born 1928) is an Indian cleric who was a Ganden Tripa (spiritual head of the Gelug Buddhists) - now known as Ganden Trisur. He was the 102nd holder of the position.[1][2] Previously, he was the Changtse Chosje.

Norbu was born in 1928 into the Royal House of Matho, a cadet branch of the Royal Family of Ladakh. His father was Prince Phuntsog Namgyal, a direct descendant of the Kings of Ladakh. Norbu's mother, Tsering Lhazom, was from the aristocratic Leh Kalon family. He was the nephew of the 19th Bakula Rinpoche.

References
  1. "Kirti Monastery commemorates 600 years of religious service". Phayul. 6 May 2012. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
  2. "Gyalwang Karmapa Inaugurates Biography of His Holiness The 14th Dalai Lama". Official Website of the 17th Gyalwang Karmapa. 26 October 2009. Retrieved 31 August 2016.
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