The Je Khenpo “The Chief Abbot of the Central Monastic Body of Bhutan”, formerly called the Dharma Raja whose primary duty is to lead the Dratshang Lhentshog (Commission for the Monastic Affairs) of Bhutan, which oversees the Central Monastic Body, and to arbitrate on matters of doctrine, assisted by Five Lopens (learned masters). The Je Khenpo is also responsible for many religious duties across the country. Aside from the King of Bhutan, only the Je Khenpo receives saffron kabney. They are appointed to their positions and are responsible for overseeing monastic education, managing religious institutions, acting in an advisory position to the leader of the country, and conducting rituals necessary for the protection and perpetuation of the Bhutanese state. Since the First Je Khenpo, Pekar Jungne, seventy Je Khenpo have served Bhutan. The current Je Khenpo, Tulku Jigme Chodra, has held this post since 1996 till date.
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