Ralpachen, last Dharma King of Tibet, is famous for his contributions to the Buddhist life of Tibet. But even moreso than his father and grandfather, he pushed the envelope – perhaps a little too far. Because the floodgates soon opened, unleashing a torrent of violence between pro and anti Buddhist factions which would ultimately tear the country apart.
But in spite of this, Ralpachen left a lasting legacy on Tibet’s political, cultural and religious identity – one that survived into the modern day.