Lobsang Palden Yeshe

Lobsang Palden Yeshe (1738–1780) was the Sixth Panchen Lama of Tashilhunpo Monastery in Tibet. He was distinguished by his writings and interest in the world. He befriended George Bogle, a Scottish adventurer and diplomat who had made an expedition to Tibet. The gold he naively sent as a gift to the Governor of India whetted Britain's interest in Tibet. He also travelled to China; however, shortly after arriving in Beijing, he contracted smallpox and died.

Lobsang Palden Yeshe was the elder brother of the 10th Shamarpa.

Lobsang Palden Yeshe