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Chödrak Trüku
Chödrak Trüku Rimpoche was originally from Traya in Kham where he was discovered to be an incarnate lama. After studying in his monstery in Traya, at age 15, he came to Lhasa and joined Drepung Monastery's Loseling College and Nyare Khamtsen [Tib. nyag re khang tshan]. In this interview, he discusses how he was recognized as a reincarnation of Chödrak and how he was raised as a result. He talks about his trip to Lhasa, his arrival at the monastery and how he managed while there.
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About this interview
- Age at interview
- ca. 52
- Recorded
- 1989
Introduction from the source abstract. The English transcript is reproduced from the archive; its translation has not been independently reviewed by Tibet Archive.
Sources & credits
Melvyn C. Goldstein, editor; Center for Research on Tibet, Case Western Reserve University. Library of Congress, Asian Division.
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