2nd Gyaltsab, Tashi Namgyel

The 2nd Gyaltsab, Tashi Namgyel (1487-1515) was recognized as the the 2nd Gyaltsab Rinpoche by the 7th Karmapa.

After the 7th Karmapa passed away, the 2nd Gyaltsab took over the leadership of the huge traveling camps (called garden) at the age of 20. He then served as a regent of the Karmapa at Tsurphu Monastery until the 8th Karmapa was enthroned.