Dzogchen Monastery almost completely destroyed by an earthquake (1842)

In 1842, an earthquake nearly destroyed Dzogchen Monastery in Kham. The site, located in modern Sichuan, was subsequently rebuilt. The disaster prompted the establishment of the Sri Singha Shedra shortly after the event, marking a significant phase in the monastery's recovery and institutional development.

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Background. Dzogchen Monastery is one of the Six Mother Monasteries of the Nyingma tradition. Founded in 1684 by Pema Rigdzin, the 1st Dzogchen Rinpoche, it is situated in Kham, within modern-day Dêgê County, Garzê Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture, Sichuan, China. The monastery's history includes significant destruction and rebuilding phases, notably following a major seismic event in the nineteenth century.

Recovery and Institutional Development. Following the earthquake, the monastery was rebuilt. During the tenure of Mingyur Namkhé Dorje, the 4th Dzogchen Rinpoche, the Sri Singha Shedra was established by Gyelsé Zhenpen Tayé. This development occurred shortly after the 1842 destruction, contributing to the monastery's reputation and its subsequent peak activity under the 5th Dzogchen Rinpoche.

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