About Lekpa Gyeltsen
Lived 1375 – 1450 (aged 74–75). Lekpa Gyeltsen was a writer.
Shalu Lochen Legpa Gyaltsen (, (Wylie: zhwa lo lu chen rgyal mtshan legs pa)) (1375–1450) was a Tibetan spiritual leader. He was the fourth Ganden Tripa of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism from 1438 to 1450.
He was born in Tsang Zhalu (gtsang zhwa lu) in 1375, and was ordained at Zhalu Monastery (zhwa lu dgon pa). He was the first umdze at Ganden Namgyel Ling (dga' ldan rmam rgyal gling).
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Frequently asked questions
Who was Lekpa Gyeltsen?
Tibetan religious leader, abbot of Ganden Monastery
When was Lekpa Gyeltsen born?
Lekpa Gyeltsen was born in 1375.
When did Lekpa Gyeltsen die?
Lekpa Gyeltsen died in 1450.
What was Lekpa Gyeltsen's occupation?
Lekpa Gyeltsen was a writer.
Sources & further reading
· DBpedia: Shalu Lochen Legpa Gyeltshen
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Lekpa Gyeltsen. https://biography.guide/lekpa-gyeltsen/
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