Editor's Note:As a unique system of succession in Tibetan Buddhism,the reincarnation of Living Buddhas is governed by standardized religious rituals,historical conventions,and established principles.Since the Karm...Editor's Note:As a unique system of succession in Tibetan Buddhism,the reincarnation of Living Buddhas is governed by standardized religious rituals,historical conventions,and established principles.Since the Karma Kagyu sect pioneered the reincarnation system of Living Buddhas in the 13th century,this tradition has continued for more than 700 years.Since the Gelug sect adopted the reincarnation practice in the 16th century,resulting in major lineages such as the Dalai Lama and Panchen Erdeni reincarnations,the system has now held a history of over 400 years.Since the Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368),successive central governments of China have,without exception,strengthened administration over reincarnation matters.In the 57th year of the reign of Emperor Qianlong(1792)of the Qing Dynasty,the Golden Urn Lot-Drawing System was formally established.This system has remained in place up to the present day.Demonstrating national sovereignty,governmental authority,as well as the sacredness and impartiality of Buddhism,it has effectively prevented corruption and malpractice during the reincarnation process.展开更多
Since the launch of a digitization project for the protection and utilization of ancient texts in the Sakya Monastery of the Xizang Autonomous Region in 2012,significant efforts and achievements have been made in anci...Since the launch of a digitization project for the protection and utilization of ancient texts in the Sakya Monastery of the Xizang Autonomous Region in 2012,significant efforts and achievements have been made in ancient text preservation.展开更多
This paper investigates the mechanisms underlying the localization of Buddhism among the Kalmyks during Tsarist rule.It identifies and analyzes three interconnected processes:(1)the evolving framework of Tsarist polic...This paper investigates the mechanisms underlying the localization of Buddhism among the Kalmyks during Tsarist rule.It identifies and analyzes three interconnected processes:(1)the evolving framework of Tsarist policies aimed at administrative integration and religious regulation;(2)Kalmyk adaptive strategies,particularly the development of unique institutional responses(Supreme Lama election,Chief Bagshi,Dayanqi,and Temple Adherent systems)to navigate state constraints;and(3)spontaneous processes of cultural hybridity are manifested in material culture(e.g.,the Khoshut temple)and religious narratives(e.g.,Ulyanov’s reinvention of prophecies in Prophecies of Buddha).Utilizing the concept of“conjuncture practice”to frame these interactions,the study demonstrates how localization operated through a combination of regulatory pressure,community-level adaptation,and cultural synthesis,ultimately forging a distinct Kalmyk Buddhist expression within the imperial context.展开更多
Located in Sakya County,an ancient city nestled at the foot of the Himalayas,the 950-year-old Sakya Monastery majestically spans both the southern and northern banks of the Zhongqu River.Renowned for its distinctive a...Located in Sakya County,an ancient city nestled at the foot of the Himalayas,the 950-year-old Sakya Monastery majestically spans both the southern and northern banks of the Zhongqu River.Renowned for its distinctive architectural style and profound historical significance,the monastery has been academically hailed as the"Dunhuang in the Snowy Land"and sometimes referred to as"The Second Dunhuang".Shagtse Dorje,Executive Chief Editor of the Tibetan version of Tibetan Research and Director of the journal's Editorial Department,spoke in detail about the monastery's rich history and unique features during an interview with East-West Dialogue,a program hosted by China News Service.展开更多
文摘Editor's Note:As a unique system of succession in Tibetan Buddhism,the reincarnation of Living Buddhas is governed by standardized religious rituals,historical conventions,and established principles.Since the Karma Kagyu sect pioneered the reincarnation system of Living Buddhas in the 13th century,this tradition has continued for more than 700 years.Since the Gelug sect adopted the reincarnation practice in the 16th century,resulting in major lineages such as the Dalai Lama and Panchen Erdeni reincarnations,the system has now held a history of over 400 years.Since the Yuan Dynasty(1271-1368),successive central governments of China have,without exception,strengthened administration over reincarnation matters.In the 57th year of the reign of Emperor Qianlong(1792)of the Qing Dynasty,the Golden Urn Lot-Drawing System was formally established.This system has remained in place up to the present day.Demonstrating national sovereignty,governmental authority,as well as the sacredness and impartiality of Buddhism,it has effectively prevented corruption and malpractice during the reincarnation process.
文摘Since the launch of a digitization project for the protection and utilization of ancient texts in the Sakya Monastery of the Xizang Autonomous Region in 2012,significant efforts and achievements have been made in ancient text preservation.
文摘This paper investigates the mechanisms underlying the localization of Buddhism among the Kalmyks during Tsarist rule.It identifies and analyzes three interconnected processes:(1)the evolving framework of Tsarist policies aimed at administrative integration and religious regulation;(2)Kalmyk adaptive strategies,particularly the development of unique institutional responses(Supreme Lama election,Chief Bagshi,Dayanqi,and Temple Adherent systems)to navigate state constraints;and(3)spontaneous processes of cultural hybridity are manifested in material culture(e.g.,the Khoshut temple)and religious narratives(e.g.,Ulyanov’s reinvention of prophecies in Prophecies of Buddha).Utilizing the concept of“conjuncture practice”to frame these interactions,the study demonstrates how localization operated through a combination of regulatory pressure,community-level adaptation,and cultural synthesis,ultimately forging a distinct Kalmyk Buddhist expression within the imperial context.
文摘Located in Sakya County,an ancient city nestled at the foot of the Himalayas,the 950-year-old Sakya Monastery majestically spans both the southern and northern banks of the Zhongqu River.Renowned for its distinctive architectural style and profound historical significance,the monastery has been academically hailed as the"Dunhuang in the Snowy Land"and sometimes referred to as"The Second Dunhuang".Shagtse Dorje,Executive Chief Editor of the Tibetan version of Tibetan Research and Director of the journal's Editorial Department,spoke in detail about the monastery's rich history and unique features during an interview with East-West Dialogue,a program hosted by China News Service.
