Gyalwang Drukpa

His Holiness the Gyalwang Drukpa is the head of the thousand-year-old Drukpa Order, also known as the Dragon Order, which is based in the Himalayas and has millions of followers worldwide. Four years old when the Dalai Lama discovered him, he has become among the most influential Buddhist leaders in the world. His humanitarian work includes programs to promote gender equality, establish educational institutions, clinics, and meditation centers, and rebuild heritage sites in the Himalayas. The Drukpa lives in India.