Thartse Je Jampa Namkha Chime was born near Ngor, at Tsen Gyatso Ling. He received novice vows from Khangsar Ngawang Chokyong Zangpo, and he took full ordination with Sakya Khenpo Chinpa Tashi.

Jampa Namkha Chime became the forty-fourth throne holder of Ngor in 1789.