Quick Info
| Profession | Spiritual Leader |
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| Nationality | Tibetan |
| Date of Birth | 25/04/1989 |
| Age | 36 years |
| Birthplace | Lhari County, Tibet Autonomous Region, China |
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Bio/Wiki
| Other Name | Gengdeng Queji Nima |
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| Religious Name | Tenzin Gedun Yeshi Thinley Phuntsok Pal Sangpo |
| Known For | 11th Panchen Lama |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 165 cm |
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| Eye Color | Black |
| Hair Color | Black |
Educational Qualification(s)
| School | Gelugpa school of Tibetan Buddhism |
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| Educational Qualification | Graduate |
Personal Life
| Date of Birth | 25/04/1989 |
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| Birthplace | Lhari County, Tibet Autonomous Region, China |
| Zodiac sign | Taurus |
| Nationality | Tibetan |
| Hometown | Lhari County, Tibet Autonomous Region, China |
| Religion | Buddhism - Tibetan |
| Ethnicity | Tibetan |
Relationships & More
| Marital Status | Unmarried |
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Family
| Father | Kunshok Phuntsok |
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| Mother | Dechen Choedon |
Career
| Reign | 14 May 1995–present |
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| Predecessor | Choekyi Gyaltsen (10th Panchen Lama) |
| Status | Missing (as of May 2025) |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Gedhun Choekyi Nyima was kidnapped by the Chinese government and remains missing with little information released about him. | |
| 2. The Chinese government, after his disappearance, tried to install a different candidate for the Panchen Lama position through the golden urn lottery system. | |
| 3. The international community, including various human rights organizations, has campaigned for his release, garnering support from over 400 celebrities. |