Geshe Lharampa Jamyang Gedun and his two assistants took charge from 14th July. Gegu, or the discipline head, is one who is responsible for the overall discipline of the monastery. He will be assisted by chapres (discipline assistants) The tenure of the Gegu and the assistants is for one year. After every one year, new Gegu (discipline head) is elected by the monks, whereas the two Chapre (the assistants) are not elected members, but are appointed on a rotation basis from the 16 khangtsens. Gegu (discipline head ) is changed annually on the 16th day of the fifth month of Tibetan Lunar Calendar).
