Location Tibet Founded 14th century CE Lineage Shangpa Kagyu. Number of monks 9 | Founded by Thang Tong Gyalpo. Type Tibetan Buddhist Founder Thang Tong Gyalpo | |
Chung Riwoche is a large stupa of unusual design established in 1386 in the traditional Tibetan province of Ü-Tsang. 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.
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