About Nyang Tingngezin Sangpo

Nyang Tingngezin Sangpo, also known as Nyang Tingngezin or Banchenpo Tingngezin, was a Buddhist monk of the Tibetan Empire. He was the master of Sadnalegs. After Trisong Detsen's death, Tibet was in a turmoil, two prince were murdered. Nyang Tingngezin protected the youngest prince Sadnalegs, and finally helped him succeeded the throne in 798. He was appointed as the first "Banchenpo" and seized the power. His name can be find in a pillar which still stands outside the zhyu'i lta khang temple in Maizhokunggar today.