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    Switzerland in 1974. He was the founder of the Rabten Choeling Centre (which was originally named Tharpa Choeling) in Switzerland in 1979. He remained there...
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    this time, he also assisted Geshé Rabten in establishing the Tharpa Choeling, which is now known as Rabten Choeling. The following year, he received full...
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  • Gyatso agrees to step down Geshe Rabten (on knowing about the resignation) invites Kelsang Gyatso to teach at Tharpa Choeling Buddhist Centre in Switzerland...
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    unknown but presumed dead. November 3, 2011 Palden Choetso 35 Nun from Geden Choeling Nunnery in Tawu. Self-immolated on the same exact spot Tsewang Norbu stood...
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