Tashi Paljor(1498-1541)
the third Tai Situpa

The third Tai Situpa, Tashi Paljor, was born in the earth-horse year to a family descended from the kings of Tibet. He was recognized and enthroned by the seventh Karmapa and from him he received the complete teachings. He resumed the responsibilities of the lineage of Tai Situpas at Karma Gon monastery.

The Karmapa Chodrak Gyatso, said that he and Situ Tashi Paljor were inseparable. The Tai Situpa found and enthroned Mikyo Dorje, the eighth Karmapa.

He received golden tablets from the emperor of China written in silk of five colours and in five languages praising his wisdom and abilities. He passed away aged 43 at Karma Gon.