Who is The Penchen Lama from My Journey to Lhasa and what is their importance? My_Journey_to_Lhasa English & Literature The Penchen Lama | My Journey to Lhasa

The Penchen Lama, also known as the Tashi Lama or the Penchen Tashi Lama, is the second most revered religious figure in Tibet after the Dalai Lama. David-Neel describes the Penchen Lama as an educated man who encourages learning. She became acquainted with him on a previous visit to Tibet.