`  :::Actually, from the years 1899-1901, Ja Lama is said to have served as a guide to explorer P.K. Kozlov under the name ``Sherap Lama.`` The expedition travelled thru Mongolia and the Kham province in Tibet. Afterwards, it is believed Ja Lama returned to Kobdo in western Mongolia after spending some time in Qara Shahr. I guess the accuracy of this account can be called into question, since Ja Lama used numerous aliases, e.g., George Roerich called him ``Baldan,`` and the Dilowa Khutukthu referred to him as ``Dawa Shabrong.``  `