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1842 Earthquake

When
1842
Where
Kham
Part of
Dzogchen Monastery almost completely destroyed by an earthquake

An earthquake in 1842 almost completely destroyed Dzogchen Monastery in Kham, leading to subsequent rebuilding efforts.

The earthquake occurred in 1842, causing near-total destruction of the monastery. The event is noted as a pivotal moment before the establishment of the Sri Singha Shedra. The location is identified as Kham, within modern-day Sichuan.

Sources

  1. Dzogchen Monastery Wikipedia, revision of 2026-08-01

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