Chung Riwoche
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.
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| Affiliation | Tibetan Buddhism |
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| Location | Tibet |
| Geographic coordinates | 29°6′55.26″N 86°21′36″E |
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| Founder | Thang Tong Gyalpo. |
| Date established | 14th century CE |
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