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Mission
Awakening Vajra International has been founded in 2010 by Geshe Gyalten at the request of his teacher Kyabje Choden Rinpoche in order to preserve the legacy and life achievements of Kyabje Choden Rinpoche. In an official announcement, the mission was stated as being conceived of ""to fulfil the great vision of His Eminence Chöden Rinpoché to bring benefits to sentient beings through five branches of study and practice""

- Geshe Gyalten . The five branches comprise of:


 * Buddhist Philosophy and Meditation
 * Astrology
 * Linguistics
 * Medical Healing
 * Art/Crafts and Sculptures"

Structure
AVI is led by a board of directors that aims to put into practical policy the instructions of the incumbent spiritual director, Geshe Gyalten, long-time attendant to Kyabje Choden Rinpoche. As of 2019, the board is chaired by Jeff Seipel (USA).

Activities
Current activities include, amongst others:


 * Teaching of Buddhist philosophy
 * Organisation of meditation classes
 * Publication and translation of archived teachings of Kyabje Choden Rinpoche
 * International teaching events by travelling teachers

International Network
AVI's international headquarters are Ananda Dharma Center in San José, California (USA). The worldwide network comprises the following chief centers:


 * Australia: Awakening Vajra Australia. Contact: Michael Glance.
 * India: Choden Holy Stupa Center at Bodh Gaya, Bihar.
 * Nepal: Lama Gaun Tashi Rapten Monastery at Pharping, Kathmandu, directed by Geshe Thupten.
 * Malaysia: Awakening Vajra Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur, directed by Eric Tan.
 * New Zealand: Awakening Vajra New Zealand Albany, Western Australia.
 * Taiwan Taichung Center - Jiang Siu Zeng Guang Buddhist Center Taichung City, Taiwan. Contact: Chun-Hui Chang.
 * Taiwan Taipei Center - Thosam Norbuling Buddhist Center. Contact: by Hu Maw Hwa.
 * United States: Ananda Dharma Center San José, California (USA). Director: Geshe Kunsang.