The Dzonkar incarnation has its seat at Dzongkar Monastery in Amdo. The First Dzongkar was Sherab Tashi, who founded in the monastery in 1683. He was also known as the First Maṇipa, a title which is also held by subsequent Dzongkar Tulkus.
Biographies
The First Maṇipa, Sherab Tashi
b.1647 - d.1716
Sherab Tashi was the sixth throne holder of Rongwo, an important Geluk monastery in Rebkong, Amdo. He was educated there and at Gomang College of Drepung.
The Second Maṇipa, Lobzang Khechok
b.1719 - d.1791
Lobzang Khechok was recognized as the reincarnation of Sherab Tashi. He was trained at Gomang College and spent his life administering Dzongkar Monastery, the seat of his incarnation line.
The Third Maṇipa, Gendun Konchok Lobzang Tendzin
b.1796 - d.1851
Gendun Konchok Lobzang Tendzin was the Third Maṇipa, also known as the Dzongkar Lama, a line of incarnations based at Dzongkar Monastery in Amdo. He received ordination from the Fourth Paṇchen Lama and was a student of the Third Gungtang, Konchok Tenpai Dronme.
The Fourth Maṇipa, Lobzang Gyatso
b.1851 - d.1896
Lobzang Chokyi Gyatso was the Fourth Maṇipa, a line of incarnations also known as the Dzongkar Lama and which was based at Dzongkar Monastery in Amdo. He was educated at Rongwo Monastery.
The Fifth Maṇipa, Lobzang Chopel Gyatso
b.1898 - d.1929
Lobzang Chopel was the Fifth Maṇipa, a line of incarnations also known as the Dzongkar Lama and based at Dzongkar Monastery in Amdo.
