Desi and Jekhenpo
Explore the Legacy of Jé Khenpo and Desi
Test your knowledge about the significant roles of Jé Khenpo and Desi in Bhutan's history. This quiz delves into the intricate relationship between religious leadership and temporal authority in Bhutan, offering a chance to learn and engage with the rich cultural heritage of the country.
Join us in exploring:
- The meaning of Jé Khenpo and Desi
- Historical figures and their contributions
- Significant events in Bhutanese governance
1. Jé Khenpo literally means
The Chief Abbot
Religious Leader
Political Leader
Both political and secular leader
2. Define the word “Desi”?
Temporal Ruler
Religious leader
Head of monastic body
Dzongpoen
3. Following are the modalities of becoming Jekhenpo EXCEPT
appointed from among the senior elders of the State Monk Body
be a fully ordained monk
A learned scholar and an adept practitioner of the Drukpa Kagyü rituals and teachings
Physically and mentally sound
4. Bhutan has seen __________Jé Khenpos since the first Jé Khenpo Pekar Jungné
59
70
71
49
5. Following are the roles played by Jekhenpo Except
They fought each other for the post of Jekhenpo and forcefully made people to be their patrons and followers
They played very important roles in safeguarding the peace and security in Bhutan in the 18th and 19th centuries, when the country was stricken with conflicts between power-hungry and bellicose political chieftains.
Jé Khenpos were also great patrons for the preservation and promotion of religious art and architecture
They also lead the State Monk Body to conduct regular rituals and prayers for the welfare of the country and its people.
6. The Jé Khenpo candidate holds the post of one of the senior masters or Lopöns of the State Monk Body before becoming the Jé Khenpo. Name of the post is..
Letshok Lopen
Yoenten Lopen
Tsukla Lopen
Dorji Lopen
7.The First Jekhenpo was
Pema Jungney
Pekar Jungney
Lam Damchoe Pekar
Tenzin Chogyal
8. What was was the term used before the term Desi came to be used in the middle of the 17th century?
ུལ་སྡེ་ (yueldhey)
ྲིད་དབང་ (sidwang)
ྡེ་པ་ (Dheypa)
ྤྱི་བླ (Chila)
9. From 1651 until the beginning of the twentieth century, Bhutanese saw _______ Desis come to power.
51
56
57
49
10. Who was the only Desi directly appointed by Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyal?
Tenzin Chogyal
Tenzin Drugdra
Tenzin Drugyal
Tenzin Drugyal
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