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{{Short description|Indian Buddhist monk and social worker (1930–2024)}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=May 2025}}
{{Use Indian English|date=May 2025}}

{{Infobox person
| name = Lama Lobzang
| image =
| caption = Lama Lobzang
| birth_date = {{Birth date|1930|01|01}}
| birth_place = Ladakh, British India
| death_date = {{Death date and age|2024|01|01|1930|01|01}}
| death_place = India
| occupation = {{hlist|Buddhist monk|social worker}}
| known_for = Secretary General of the [[International Buddhist Confederation]], humanitarian work in Ladakh
| awards = [[Padma Shri]] (2025, posthumous)
}}

'''Lama Lobzang''' (1930 – 2024) was an Indian Buddhist monk and social worker from [[Ladakh]]. He was known for his efforts in promoting Buddhist education, healthcare, and cultural preservation in the [[Himalayan region]]. He served as the Secretary General of the [[International Buddhist Confederation]] (IBC) and played a key role in uniting various Buddhist traditions under one platform.<ref>{{Cite web |title=रेवरेंड लामा लोबजांग को पद्म श्री से सम्मानित |url=https://www.etvbharat.com/hi/!bharat/reverend-lama-lobzang-honoured-with-padma-shri-for-his-exceptional-contributions-to-ladakhi-people-hindi-news-hin25043003294 |website=ETV Bharat |language=hi |date=30 April 2025 |access-date=28 May 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Padma Shri monk who brought healing hands for Ladakh people |url=https://www.deccanherald.com/india/ladakh/padma-shri-monk-who-brought-healing-hands-for-ladakh-people-3526654 |website=Deccan Herald |date=6 May 2025 |access-date=28 May 2025}}</ref>

==Career and contributions==
Lama Lobzang was instrumental in advocating for modern healthcare and education facilities in remote areas of Ladakh. He was involved in establishing hospitals, schools, and monastic institutions to improve the socio-economic conditions of the local population.<ref name="devdiscourse">{{Cite web |title=Lama Lobzang: A guiding light for Ladakh's healthcare and education |url=https://www.devdiscourse.com/article/entertainment/3371647-lama-lobzang-a-guiding-light-for-ladakhs-healthcare-and-education |access-date=28 May 2025}}</ref>

He founded the Mahabodhi International Meditation Centre in Leh, which became a hub for humanitarian and interfaith initiatives.<ref name="buddhistdoor">{{Cite web |title=Venerable Lama Lobzang: The Visionary of the International Buddhist Confederation |url=https://www.buddhistdoor.net/features/venerable-lama-lobzang-the-visionary-of-the-international-buddhist-confederation/ |access-date=28 May 2025}}</ref> As a member of various governmental and non-governmental committees, he worked to represent the interests of the Buddhist community in national forums.

==Recognition==
In 2025, Lama Lobzang was posthumously awarded the [[Padma Shri]], India's fourth-highest civilian honour, in recognition of his contributions to public service and spiritual leadership.<ref name="pib">{{Cite web |title=Padma Awards 2025 announced |url=https://www.pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=2096285 |access-date=28 May 2025}}</ref><ref name="dashboard">{{Cite web |title=Padma Shri Awardees 2025 |url=https://dashboard-padmaawards.gov.in/?Award=Padma%20Shri&Year=2025-2025&Field=Others |access-date=28 May 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Padma Awards 2025 Notification (Official PDF) |url=https://www.padmaawards.gov.in/Document/pdf/notifications/PadmaAwards/2025.pdf |website=padmaawards.gov.in |publisher=Government of India |access-date=28 May 2025}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Padma Awards 2025: Celebrating unsung heroes |url=https://www.financialexpress.com/india-news/padma-awards-2025-celebrating-unsung-heroes/3726178/ |website=The Financial Express |date=25 January 2025 |access-date=28 May 2025}}</ref>

==Death==
Lama Lobzang died in 2024 at the age of 94.<ref name="adda247">{{Cite web |title=Prominent tribal leader Lama Lobzang passes away at 94 |url=https://currentaffairs.adda247.com/prominent-tribal-leader-lama-lobzang-passes-away-at-94/ |access-date=28 May 2025}}</ref>

==See also==
* [[International Buddhist Confederation]]
* [[Ladakh]]

==References==
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{{Padma Shri Award Recipients in "Others" Category|state=collapsed}}

[[Category:1930 births]]
[[Category:2024 deaths]]
[[Category:Recipients of the Padma Shri in public affairs]]
[[Category:Indian Buddhist monks]]
[[Category:People from Ladakh]]
[[Category:Indian religious leaders]]
[[Category:Indian social workers]]
[[Category:20th-century Indian monks]]
[[Category:21st-century Indian monks]]

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