Gedun Gyatso

Gedun Gyatso (1476–1542) was a politician, commentator and writer.

Also recorded as Gendun Gyatso Palzangpo; 2nd Dalai Lama; Dalai Lama 02 Gendun Gyatso.

Overview

Recorded at birth as Pema Dorje.

Born at Ngamring County in 1476, died at Drepung Monastery in 1542.

In detail

training under Jé Lung Rik Gyatso, Peljor Lhundrub and Khedrub Norzang Gyatso is recorded. Miyowa Zhonnu Lodro, Panchen Sonam Dragpa and Rinchen Changchub are recorded as having studied under Gedun Gyatso.

Positions recorded include Dalai Lama.

Sources

Each source is named with the standing the house places on it, so the evidence can be weighed rather than taken on trust.

reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“2nd Dalai Lama”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q25259: Gedun Gyatso
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