10th Jebtsundamba Khutughtu
The 10th Jebtsundamba Khutughtu (born ~2015), also known as the 10th Bogd[2] is the 10th reincarnation of the Jebtsundamba Khutuktu, the spiritual leader of the Gelug lineage of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia.[1]
Altannaryn Aguidai (or) Achiltai[1] | |
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![]() Dalai Lama recognising 10th Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa Rinpoche | |
His Holiness the 10th Jebtsundamba Khutughtu (Bogd Gegeen) | |
Preceded by | 9th Jebtsundamba Khutughtu |
Personal details | |
Born | ~2015 United States[1] |
Occupation | Spiritual head of Mongolian Buddhism |
Identification process
During the 14th Dalai Lama's last visit[3] to Mongolia in November 2016, he held a press conference on 23 November 2016 stating his belief that the 10th Jebtsundamba Khutughtu had just been (re)born in Mongolia.[4]
On 8 March 2023, the 14th Dalai Lama publicly acknowledged the 10th reincarnation of the Jebtsundamba Khutughtu at a ceremony in Dharamsala, India, saying:
"We have the reincarnation of Khalkha Jetsun Dhampa [Jebtsundamba] Rinpoché of Mongolia with us today. His predecessors had a close association with the Krishnacharya lineage of Chakrasamvara. One of them established a monastery in Mongolia dedicated to its practice. So, his being here today is quite auspicious."[5]
The child is reportedly one of a pair of twin boys and was born in the United States to Mongolian parents, thereby giving him American citizenship. Named either Altannaryn Aguidai or Altannaryn Achiltai,[6] they are children of Chinchuluuny Altannar, a university mathematics professor, and Narmandakhyn Mönkhnasan, CEO of Monpolymet Group, a mining and construction conglomerate. They are grandsons of former Mongolian parliament member and founder of Monpolymet Group Tsedengiin Garamjav.[1] The child has not, as of March 2023, been publicly enthroned as the 10th Jebtsundamba Khutughtu.
References
- "Ignoring China's displeasure, Dalai Lama names Mongolian boy as new Buddhist spiritual leader". Firstpost. 25 March 2023. Retrieved 26 March 2023.
- "X Богд америкийн иргэншилтэй юу?". mpress.mn. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- "Why the Dalai Lama is no longer welcome in Mongolia". Christian Science Monitor. ISSN 0882-7729. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- "The Dalai Lama in Mongolia: 'Tournament of Shadows' Reborn". thediplomat.com. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- Lama, The 14th Dalai (26 March 2023). "Preliminary Procedures for the Chakrasamvara…". The 14th Dalai Lama. Retrieved 27 March 2023.
- Sommerlad, Joe (27 March 2023). "US child named reincarnation of Buddhist spiritual leader by the Dalai Lama". The Independent. Retrieved 29 March 2023.