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Reting Rinpoche

1912–1947 · 20th century · Also known as Thubten Jampal Yeshe Gyaltsen

Reting Rinpoche, the fifth holder of the title, Thubten Jampal Yeshe Gyaltsen, was regent of Tibet from 1934 to 1941. He led the search that identified the Fourteenth Dalai Lama and presided over his enthronement in Lhasa in 1940. After resigning in favour of Taktra Rinpoche, he was accused of plotting to return to power and died in prison in Lhasa in 1947.

Reting Rinpoche
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Tibet (1912-1951)

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The Epoch Institute. (2026). Reting Rinpoche. In The Epoch Institute Encyclopedia. https://the-epoch-institute.org/encyclopedia/reting-rinpoche
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