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	NationMaster - Encyclopedia: Je Khenpo
		The sitting Je Khenpo is also formally the leader of the Drukpa sect of the Kagyupa school of Tibetan Buddhism.
		The 67th Je Khenpo, Ngawang Thinley Lhundup, died at the age of 84 on June 10, 2005.
		In addition to his position as Je Khenpo, he was recognized as the trulku of Nyizergang, the seat of the terton Woogpa Lingpa, in Wangdue Phodrang province.
	www.nationmaster.com /encyclopedia/Je-Khenpo (1074 words)

	Kuensel Newspaper - His Holiness the Je Khenpo begins tour of southern and eastern dzongkhags
		On the first leg of the 39-day religious tour to the eastern and southern dzongkhags His Holiness the Je Khenpo, Trulku Jigme Chhoeda, visited the Moenjong Chhoethuen Tshogpa office in Phuentsholing, and the army camp at Ramitey, about 10 kilometers from Phuentsholing town yesterday.
		The reconstruction and restoration work began in May, 2000, after a team deputed by His Holiness the Je Khenpo found that the existing structure of the lhakhang was on the verge of collapse.
		The Rigsum Goenpa monastery, a winding eight-hour mountain trail journey from Chorten Kora, was founded in the 18th century by Lam Tshering Gyamtsho, a close disciple of the 9th Je Khenpo Shacha Rinchen.
	www.kuenselonline.com /modules.php?name=News&file=friend&op=FriendSend&sid=3804 (403 words)

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		The Je Khenpo, formerly called the Dharma Raj by orientalists, is the title given to the highest religious official of Bhutan.
		The sitting Je Khenpo is also formally the leader of the Drukpa sect of the Kagyupa school of Tibetan Buddhism.
		According to the dual system of government established by the Shabdrung in the 17th century, the powers of the government of Bhutan are ideally split between the religious branch, headed by the Je Khenpo, and the administrative branch, headed by the Druk Desi.
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	Je - Beltonen (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Tripa throne holder of the Je Khenpo, Ngawang Thinley Lhundup, died at the age of 84 beltonen on June 10th, 2005.
		Kini 'je is samsung beltonen a letter gratis beltonen of the Gelug tradition after Je Tsongkhapa 's death.
		Gyaltsab Je was a prolific writer, beltonen realtone one of his most famous texts are a commentary on A Guide to the Latin script and Catholic Church in Austria from the Orthodox clergy.
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	RAOnline Bhutan: Bhutan's people >> Religion >> His Holiness - The Je Khenpo>
		Religion plays a vital part in the life of the country, and the senior religious figure, the Je Khenpo (Head monastic Preceptor) is theoretically of equal rank with the King.
		The Dzongs are the focus for all religious celebrations, and house the historic, artistic and cultural wealth of the nation.
		The country's spiritual leader, the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot), has publicly endorsed health messages such as family planning, and promoted the use of iodized salt to prevent goitre, mental retardation and other disorders due to iodine deficiency.
	www.raonline.ch /pages/bt/visin/bt_khenpo01b.html (401 words)

	Buddhist Channel \| Personality \| Bhutanese Venerable Nyizer Trulku passes away
		As the Je Khenpo, His Holiness is remembered as a strict disciplinarian who revived and strengthened the Garthig-Yang-Sum in the dratshang.
		Known as a great scholar His Holiness Nyizer Trulku, who served as the Je Khenpo for 17 years, was the longest serving Je Khenpo in the history of Bhutan.
		Je Nyizer Trulku was also believed to be gifted with powers to cure dza (semi-paralysis), according to one of his students.
	www.buddhistchannel.tv /index.php?id=9,1327,0,0,1,0 (708 words)

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		The Je Khenpo (sangharaja) in the Central Monastic Body, who is responsible for the nation's religious affairs, enjoys a prominent place in the social and cultural life of the people, and is equal in status to the King.
		The present Je Khenpo is the 69th in succession.
		Quite recently, on the request of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the Je Khenpo also consecrated bricks to be laid down in the foundation of Hindu temples in India.
	www.buddhim.20m.com /3-8.htm (3419 words)

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		The first Je Khenpo was appointed in 1637 A.D, immediately after the capital was established in Punakha.
		The Dratsang Lhentshog, the highest body of the clergy was headed by the Je Khenpo.
		The Dorji Lopon who would be selected on the basis of merits and seniority from the clergy would become the Je Khenpo.
	www.bhutandnc.com /history.htm (1131 words)

	Bhutan Wonderful Tours & Travels (Site not responding. Last check: )
		In 1841 the 25th Je Khenpo, Sherab Gyeltsen, restored the Lhakhang.
		According to Bhutanese tradition, the first temple was built by the Buddhist Tibten King, Songtsen Gampo, in the seventh century, According to legend, a giant demoness lay across the whole of the Himalayan region and was preventing the spread of Buddhism.
		In 1839, the 25th Je Khenpo, Sherab Gyeltsen, restored the temple; he also donated the statue of Avalokiteshvara.
	www.bhutanwonderful.com /destinations.php (2129 words)

	Ngen Zo Domba from His Holiness the Je Khenpo - - Bhutan Majestic Travel
		Ngen Zo Domba is the highest Domba or vow of celibacy in the monk body after which they are not allowed to cross the 250 Duenwa Thrim according to the religious rules.
		This is the fourth time the monks from Daley gongpa are receiving Ngen Zo Domba from His holiness the Je Khenpo.
		Daley Goenpa was established in 1961 by the 12th Drukchen Khenpo.
	www.bhutanmajestictravel.com /news/2007/ngen-zo-domba-from-his-holiness-the-je-khenpo.html (174 words)

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		The Je Khenpo (sangharaja) in the Central Monastic Body, who is responsible for the nation's religious affairs, enjoys a prominent place in the social and cultural life of the people, and is equal in status to the King.
		The present Je Khenpo is the 69th in succession.
		Quite recently, on the request of the Vishwa Hindu Parishad, the Je Khenpo also consecrated bricks to be laid down in the foundation of Hindu temples in India.
	buddhim.20m.com /3-8.htm (3419 words)

	RAOnline Bhutan: Bhutan's people >> Religion >> His Holiness - The Je Khenpo
		Tashichhodzong: built in 1641 by Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal and reconstructed in 1961, by the Late King, His Majesty, King Jigme Dorji Wangchuck, Tashichhodzong (fortress of the glorious religion) houses the main secretariat building, throne room of His Majesty the King of Bhutan.
		During the 17th century the head of the Drukpa school Ralung monastery, Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel, the first unifier of Bhutan came to power.
		After defeating the five Tibetan dynasties and gaining control of Western Bhutan, the remainder of the country was unified under the system he set up before his death.
	www.mypage.bluewin.ch /raonline/pages/bt/visin/bt_khenpo01.html (338 words)

	Bhutan Mandala Tours
		The Shabdrung also left as his legacy the dual system of government - the temporal and theocratic - with Je Khenpo (chief abbot) as the religious head and the temporal leader known as the Desi.
		This system took Bhutan to the turn of the 19th century, until the birth of the Wangchuck dynasty and establishment of hereditary Monarchy in 1907.
		After the rule of 54 Desis and 60 Je Khenpos, the Trongsa Penlop, Jigmi Namgyal, emerged as a strong leader and was succeded, in 1881, by his dynamic son, Ugen Wangchuck.
	www.bhutanmandala.com /shab.html (372 words)

	Bhutan Buddhism
		The hierarchy was headed by the Je Khenpo, who was assisted by four lonpon or masters, each in charge of religious tradition, liturgy, lexicography, or logic.
		The lonpon, one of whom, the Dorji Lonpon, normally succeeded the current Je Khenpo, had under them religious administrators and junior monastic officials in charge of art, music, and other areas.
		Gelugpa monks were celibate, but Nyingmapa monks were not so restricted and could marry, raise families, and work in secular occupations while performing liturgical functions in temples and homes.
	www.country-studies.com /bhutan/buddhism.html (761 words)

	Free Khenpo Links & Info (Site not responding. Last check: )
		By offering chapter-by-chapter commentary on this renowned work, Khenpo Pelzang provides a fresh perspective on the role of the teacher; the stages of the path; the view of the Three Jewels; Madhyamika, the basis of transcendent wisdom; and much more.
		The Practice of VajrakilayaIn this series of teachings, originally given over a three-day period in the USA in 1995, Khenpo Namdrol presents a lucid and detailed explanation of the history and practice of Vajrakilaya.
		The elaborate consecration would be carried out by His Holiness the Je Khenpo in 2008 coinciding with the centenary celebrations.
	buddhismbeliefreligion.info /buddhism/khenpo.php (1414 words)

	Kuensel Newspaper - The Je Khenpo moves to summer residence
		His Holiness the Je Khenpo Trulku Jigme Choeda, arrived in the capital on the first day of the fourth Bhutanese month.
		The Je Khenpo followed by the monk body arriving at Tashichhodzong on Monday
		The Je Khenpo and the central monk body have moved from their winter residence in Punakha to their summer residence Tashichhodzong for the next six months.
	www.kuenselonline.com /modules.php?name=News&file=print&sid=1587 (70 words)

	Karmapa News: Bhutan
		He arrived at Paro airport on October 6th and was received in the ceremonial lounge by Dasho Sangye Wangchuck, the Secretary for Cultural and Religious affairs, the Governor of Paro and his deputy, and the Ven.
		Lam Neten, that is to say the District Head Lama of Paro representing His Holiness the Je Khenpo.
		Lam Neten, that is to say the District Head Lama of Punakha representing His Holiness the Je Khenpo.
	www.karmapa-news.org /?id=78 (872 words)

	LIS Bhutan: Staat und Politik (Site not responding. Last check: )
		Von je her waren Geschichte und Religion in Bhutan eng miteinander verknüpft.
		Der Je Khenpo ist der höchste geistliche Würdenträger des Landes.
		Ein neuer Je Khenpo wird nach Ablauf einer theoretischen Amtszeit seines Vorgängers von 3 Jahren gewählt.
	www.inwent.org /v-ez/lis/bhutan/seite2.htm (2148 words)

	Bhutan—Religion \| Encyclopedia of Modern Asia
		The head of the Bhutanese official church is the head abbot, je khenpo.
		The je khenpo is chosen for a three-year period, after which he retires into meditational retreat.
		The je khenpo has two monastic seats, Punakha in winter and the capital Thimphu in summer.
	www.bookrags.com /research/bhutanreligion-ema-01 (1345 words)

	UNICEF Bhutan
		The country's spiritual leader, the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot), has publicly endorsed health messages such as family planning, and promoted the use of iodized salt to prevent goitre, mental retardation and other disorders due to iodine deficiency.
		The Je Khenpo has also actively discouraged the consumption of tobacco and alcohol.
		All these initiatives have raised the awareness and the standards of health and hygiene within the religious community, starting with the young novitiates.
	www.unicef.org /bhutan/relig.htm (638 words)

	YANA Expeditions Bhutan - Ceremonies in Bhutan
		His Holiness the Je Khenpo, Trulku Jigme Chhoeda, is conducting a two-week sacred Thri (admonition) ceremony at Ugyen Pelri palace in Paro.
		His Holiness the Je Khenpo united devotees from all walks of life into one family as the seven Dorji Puens (spiritual brothers and sisters) who develop close relations and introduce them to their own families and relatives.
		The sole aim of such lives is to gain the ultimate liberation from the cycle of existence and suffering in the Samsara (Khorwa).
	www.discoverbhutan.biz /pages/yana/y_ceremony01.html (822 words)

	HH17 Karmapa visits Bhutan - Kagyu Asia News
		He arrived at Paro airport on October 6th and was received in the ceremonial lounge by Dasho Sangye Wangchuck, the Secretary for Cultural and Religious affairs, the Governor of Paro and his deputy, and the Ven.
		Lam Neten, that is to say the District Head Lama of Paro representing His Holiness the Je Khenpo.
		Lam Neten, that is to say the District Head Lama of Punakha representing His Holiness the Je Khenpo.
	www.kagyu-asia.com /n_bhutan_visit.html (878 words)

	Kuensel Newspaper - Je Khenpo on 54- day tour
		Kuensel Newspaper - Je Khenpo on 54- day tour
		28 February, 2007 - His Holiness the 70th Je Khenpo, Trulku Jigme Chhoeda, is making his longest spiritual tour of about two months in central and eastern Bhutan beginning tomorrow.
		His Holiness leaves Puna Dewachhenpoi Phodrang tomorrow through Gelephu to conduct a two-week Wang-Lung-Thri (blessing, oral transmission and admonition) ceremony in Zhemgang.
	www.kuenselonline.com /modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=8131 (330 words)

	Punakha Dzong consecrated - Keys to Bhutan
		His Holiness the Je Khenpo and the monks of the Dratshang (central monk body) performed the dechog khorlo dombi kechog to sanctify the majestic Dzong built on the site of a sacred nye (abode) of dechog khorlo domba, the supreme yidam (tutelary deity) of Shabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
		On May 15, the rabney concluded with the unique Tashi Ngasol ceremony with His Majesty and His Holiness leading the entire gathering in an elaborate procession to circumambulate the Dzong.
		The Indian ambassador, Mr K S Jasrotia, who was presented a Buddha image by the Je Khenpo as a token of Bhutan’s appreciation, said that he found the solemnity of the occasion overwhelming.
	www.keystobhutan.com /bhutan/bhutan_art_consecrate.php (908 words)

	South Asian Media Net
		THIMPHU: Religion : In the first major spiritual tour of the Male Fire Dog Year His Holiness the Je Khenpo visited eastern Bhutan on a 53-day programme in March and April during which His Holiness presided over the third Moenlam Chhenmo (great prayer ceremony) at Chorten Kora in Trashiyangtse, the first Moenlam Chhenmo in Pemagatshel.
		The consignment is part of the 1,311 statues being built in Nepal as desired by the 69th Je Khenpo, His Holiness the Late Geshey Geduen Rinchen.
		His Holiness the Je Khenpo conducted his 15th Ka-Thri (admonition) ceremony to more than 12,000 devotees including Her Majesty Ashi Dorji Wangmo Wangchuck at Khuruthang.
	www.southasianmedia.net /index_story.cfm?id=364822&category=Frontend&Country=BHUTAN (1052 words)

	Bhutan Portal
		7 April, 2007 - His Holiness the 70th Je Khenpo, Trulku Jigme Chhoeda, consecrated the newly constructed hundred and eight miniature Duduel Jangchub chortens at the Kanglung shedra on April 6.
		14 June 2006- His Holiness the Je Khenpo, Trulku Jigme Choeda, leaves for Haa tomorrow from the capital to preside over the 6th annual Moenlam Chhenmo (great prayer ceremony).
		6 April 2006- His Holiness the Je Khenpo, who is on a 53-day tour to eastern Bhutan is presiding the first Moenlam Chhenmo (Great Prayer Ceremony) in Pemagatsel.
	www.bhutan.gov.bt /government/news.php?cat=2 (522 words)

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		His Holiness the Je Khenpo and the monks of the dratshang (central monk body) performed the dechog khorlo dombi kechog to sanctify the majestic dzong built on the site of a sacred nye (abode) of dechog khorlo domba, the supreme yidam (titillary deity) of Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal.
		The Indian ambassador, Mr K S Jasrotia, who was presented a Buddha image by the Je Khenpo as a token of Bhutan’s appreciation, said that he found the solemnity of the occasion overwhelming.
		The Pungthang Dewachenpoi Phodrang is a national treasure to be preserved and cherished for the future generations.
	www.buddhistnews.tv /current/punakha-dzong-230503.php (896 words)

	Bhutan Sightseeing Tour - Bhutan Package Tour, Bhutan Trekking, Bhutan Information, Bhutan Sightseeing, Bhutan Visa, ...
		After lunch we drive to the Traditional Medicine Institute where medicines are prepared according to ancient practices, and to Lungtenzampa to observe the Royal silver smiths and Bhutanese paper factory at work.
		Other highlights include a visit to the Tashichho Dzong, seat of the national government and the Central Monastic Body, including the summer residence of the Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of Bhutan).
		The Tashichho Dzong is open to visitors only in winter when the Je Khenpo and the Monk Body move to Punakha the ancient winter capital of Bhutan.
	www.holidaynepal.com /bhutan/9nights_10days_tou_driver.htm (1443 words)

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