Present Gyalse Trulku  Jigme Tenzin Wangpo is the 8th incarnation. Zhabdrung Ngawang Namgyel had two sons; one biological son and one spiritual son. The biological son was known as Gyalse Jampel Dorji while spiritual son was called Tenzin Rabgay. The prefix Gyalse or Prifix to Tenzin Rabgay was added since he was the spiritual heir.
His Holiness the Gyalse Trulku, is from Trashigang, Kanglung. After 17 years of studies from the College, he is now conferred the title of Gashey Do Ngang Mrawai Wangchuk or the Master in Buddhist Philosophy.

At the age of five, His Holiness was recognised as the 8th reincarnation of Gyalse   Tenzin Rabgay.

His eminence started is monastic education at the age of five, under the guidance of Tsugla Lopen Rinpoche, Samten Dorji, of the Central Monastic Body and other Khenpos.

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