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Name Origin

Tenzin is a Tibetan given name meaning 'holder of the teachings'. It is often associated with Buddhist monks and scholars.

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Famous People

Tenzin Gyatso (1935-)

14th Dalai Lama

  • Spiritual leader of Tibetan Buddhism
  • Nobel Peace Prize laureate (1989)
  • Advocate for peace and non-violence

Tenzin Palmo (1943-)

Buddhist nun and author

  • First Western woman to be ordained as a Tibetan Buddhist nun
  • Author of books on Buddhism and meditation
  • Founded Dongyu Gatsal Ling Nunnery in Himachal Pradesh, India