Ngawang Lobzang Gyatso

Ngawang Lobzang Gyatso (1617–1682) was a politician, writer and tertön.

Also recorded as Great Fifth Dalai Lama; 5th Dalai Lama; Lobsang Gyatso; Great Fifth; Great 5th Dalai Lama; Dalai Lama.

Overview

Born at Tibet in 1617, died at Tibet in 1682.

In detail

training under Lobsang Chökyi Gyaltsen, 4th Panchen Lama, Lobzang Tendzin Gyaltsen and Jetsün Drakpa Gyatso is recorded. Ngawang Trinle, Men Khangpa Ngawang Chö Pel and Lobzang Tendzin Gyaltsen are recorded as having studied under Ngawang Lobzang Gyatso. the recorded working language is Tibetan.

Positions recorded include Dalai Lama.

Sources

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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikipedia
“5th Dalai Lama”, English Wikipedia, consulted as further reading
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reference work · Reputable secondary · Wikidata
Wikidata, structured authority record Q25252: Ngawang Lobzang Gyatso
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