The 7th Tai Situpa, Lekshe Mawai Nyima (1683-1698), was born as the son of the royal family of Ling. He studied previously in a Sakya University.

Tai Situpa was immediately recognized as the reincarnation of the Tai Situpa and was nurtured spiritually by the 11th Karmapa Yeshe Dorje. Unfortunately, he passed away at young age before having received the full transmission and essence of the Kagyu teachings.