Tibet mourns the passing of Tenzin Choegyal, revered as Ngari Rinpoche, the youngest brother of His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, who passed away on February 17, 2026, at age 80 in Dharamsala. Recognized as Ngari Rinpoche in early childhood, he lived a life of quiet service, educator, public servant, parliamentarian, and guardian of Tibetan dignity in exile. His unwavering dedication to culture, faith, and community leaves a lasting legacy for the Tibetan people. May his journey onward be peaceful.
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