Chung Riwoche Explained

Chung Riwoche
Coordinates:29.1154°N 86.36°W
Location:Tibet
Founded By:Thang Tong Gyalpo.
Founded:14th century CE
Lineage:Shangpa Kagyu.
No. Of Monks:9

Chung Riwoche is a large stupa of unusual design established in 1386 in the traditional Tibetan province of Ü-Tsang. [1] It was later re-established and built by Mahasiddha Thangtong Gyalpo in 1426. Chung Riwoche is the seat of the Chakzampa (Thangtong Gyalpo) sub-lineage of the Shangpa Kagyu, and is still an active Kumbum with 9 monks as of 2014.

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Chung Riwoche Stupa. 14 August 2014.