Jangtse Choejey Kyabje Jetsun Lobsang Tenzin Palsangpo, 83, is the 104th new Ganden Tripa – the holder of the Ganden Throne – and highest leader of the Geluk school of Tibetan Buddhism. HH the Dalai Lama appointed the new Gaden Tripa following the demise of his predecessor. The new Gaden Tripa was born in Tibet and joined Sera Je Monastery in South India , after escaping Tibet in 1959 .