Dalai Lama names US-born Mongolian boy as 3rd top spiritual leader
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Dalai Lama names US-born Mongolian boy as 3rd top spiritual leader

March 28, 2023

Dhramashala: A Mongolian boy, born in the United States, has been named as the 10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoche, the third highest rank in Tibetan Buddhism, by the Dalai Lama.

The ceremony of his anointment took place in Dharmshala, Himachal Pradesh, where Dalai Lama lives in exile. The move is likely to anger China, which only recognises Buddhist leaders chosen by it. China had reacted strongly to the visit and warned Mongolia of diplomatic fallout if the Dalai Lama was allowed to return to the country.

“We have the reincarnation of Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoché of Mongolia with us today,” Dalai Lama said during the ceremony adding that his predecessors had a close association with the Krishnacharya lineage of Chakrasamvara. One of them established a monastery in Mongolia dedicated to its practice. So, his being coming to Dharamshala was auspicious.

The eight-year-old has dual nationality and is said to have a twin. The ceremony took place on Mar. 8 and over 600 Mongolians, 5,000 Monks and nuns attended this ceremony.

Meanwhile, the Dalai Lama will announce his successor when he turns 90.

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