of the International Campaign for Tibet, an independence group founded by actor Richard Gere. Gyeltsen wrote the books Mirror of Wisdom and Compassion: The Key to Great Awakening. Death Geshe Gyeltsen died on February 13, 2009, at his home at the Thubten Dhargye Ling Buddhist center at the age of 85 after a short illness. Gyeltsen cremation ceremony was held in southern India. His relics were then returned to the center. Gyeltsen is survived by a son, Tsewang Gyeltsen of Long Beach; a sister and several nieces and nephews. References External links Thubten Dhargye Ling in Long Beach, California 1923 births 2009 deaths Gelug Buddhists Geshes Tibetan emigrants to the United Kingdom Tibetan emigrants to the United States Tibetan Buddhists from the United States Tibetan Buddhists from the United Kingdom Tibetan Buddhists from Tibet People from Long Beach, California University of California, Santa Barbara faculty University of California, Los Angeles faculty Tibetan emigrants to India Tibetan refugees