Tulku Jigme Chhoeda (born 22 August 1955) became the 70th Je Khenpo (Chief Abbot of The Central Monastic Body) of Bhutan in 1996, and became the longest-serving holder of the office.[1]
His Holiness Tulku Jigme Chhoeda | |
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![]() Je Khenpo in 2010, wearing saffron. | |
In office Je Khenpo | |
Incumbent | |
Assumed office 1996 – present | |
Preceded by | Geshey Genduen Rinchen |
In office Dorji Lopen | |
In office 1995–1996 | |
Title | 70th Je Khenpo |
Personal | |
Born | Autsho, Lhuntse | 22 August 1955
Religion | Tibetan Buddhism |
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