The Karmapa, Ogyen Trinley Dorje, has formally recognised Karma Palden Lodrö Chökyi Gyaltsen Chok Tamche Le Nampar Gyalway Lha as the Third Bokar Rinpoche. He comes from the village of Dilkhyim in the North Sikkim District of India, his father is Tensang and his mother is Yardren, also known as Jama Ama.