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Summary

This video explores the history and current status of Tibetan Buddhism, focusing on its four main living Buddhas: the Dalai Lama, Panchen Lama, Jebtsundamba, and Zhangjia Living Buddha. The video details the origins of Tibetan Buddhism, its spread, and how these figures have historically influenced the region's religious and political landscape. It also discusses the reincarnation system of these leaders and their contemporary relevance, including controversies and geopolitical impacts, particularly the 14th Dalai Lama's actions and public perception. The complex relationship between Tibetan Buddhism and the Chinese government is highlighted, emphasizing ongoing power dynamics.

Takeaways

• 📜 The history of Tibetan Buddhism is extensive, involving significant influences from both Han and Nepalese sources.
• 🔍 Tibetan Buddhism's four most representative living Buddhas are located in distinct regions: Dalai Lama in Qianzang, Panchen Lama in Houzang, Jebzundamba in Outer Mongolia, and Zhangjia in Inner Mongolia.
• 🏯 The spread of Buddhism to China began in the 1st century BC, evolving into Chinese Buddhism, which later influenced Korean, Japanese, and Vietnamese Buddhism.
• 🌏 Northern Buddhism, predominantly Mahayana, spread from ancient India to the north, while Southern Buddhism, mainly Theravada, spread southwards.
• 🙏 Tibetan Buddhism, an important branch, began forming during the Tubo Songtsan Gampo period, with influences from Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty and Princess Chizun of Nepal.
• 🎓 The Qing government strategically supported various living Buddhas to balance the power and influence within Tibetan and Mongolian regions.
• 👑 The Dalai Lama's political and religious influence has seen significant historical events, including interactions with Qing emperors and later conflicts.
• 📖 The 10th Panchen Lama is notable for marrying and having children, which was unique among Panchen Lamas.
• 🌟 The 11th Panchen Lama, confirmed via drawing lots from the golden urn in 1995, remains the only one among the four living Buddhas residing in mainland China.
• 🇲🇳 The Jebtsundamba system of reincarnation continues in Mongolia, albeit without the Qing-era system of drawing lots in Beijing.
• 🕊️ The 14th Dalai Lama's controversial actions and comments have led to significant public and political scrutiny.

Q & A

What are the origins of Tibetan Buddhism?

Tibetan Buddhism originated during the period of Songtsan Gampo, who married Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty and Princess Chizun of Nepal, both of whom introduced Buddhism to Tibetan areas.

Who are the four major Living Buddhas in the Tibetan Buddhist system?

The four major Living Buddhas are the Dalai Lama in Qianzang, the Panchen Lama in Houzang, Jebzundamba in Outer Mongolia, and the Living Buddha Zhangjia in Inner Mongolia and the capital area.

How did Tibetan Buddhism spread to Mongolia?

Tibetan Buddhism spread to Mongolia during the Yuan Dynasty, when Tibet was included in the territory of the Central Plains Dynasty, and later through the deliberate support of the Qing Dynasty to balance the power of the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama.

What role did the Qing Dynasty play in the Tibetan Buddhist system?

The Qing Dynasty supported the Panchen Lama, Jebzundamba, and Zhangjia Living Buddha to decentralize the power of the Dalai Lama, ensuring that no single religious figure gained excessive influence in Mongolian and Tibetan areas.

Why was the Dalai Lama's influence significant in Tibetan areas?

The Dalai Lama's influence grew due to the support of the Khoshot Khanate and later the Qing Dynasty, which confirmed the Dalai Lama's dominance in Tibetan areas.

What controversies surrounded the 14th Dalai Lama?

The 14th Dalai Lama faced controversies such as objectifying women, inappropriate behavior with Lady Gaga, and a public incident where he asked a boy to 'suck his tongue', which drew global criticism.

How did the Panchen Lama's role differ from the Dalai Lama's?

The Panchen Lama, based in Houzang (Shigatse), had a slightly lower real power and prestige compared to the Dalai Lama in Qianzang (Lhasa) but played a crucial role in dividing the Dalai Lama's influence.

What was unique about the 10th Panchen Lama?

The 10th Panchen Lama was unique because he married and had children, a first among Panchen Lamas. He also remained in mainland China during significant political changes and contributed to democratic reforms in Tibetan areas.

How did the reincarnation system of Jebzundamba continue in Mongolia?

The reincarnation system of Jebzundamba continued with the recognition of the 10th Jebzundamba in Mongolia, despite the 1924 declaration to cease the search for reincarnated soul boys.

What happened to the Zhangjia Living Buddha's reincarnation system?

The Zhangjia Living Buddha's reincarnation system effectively ended after the 7th Zhangjia moved to Taiwan and declared no further reincarnations. However, the 14th Dalai Lama later appointed an 8th Zhangjia Living Buddha, which was not recognized by mainland China or Taiwan.

Outlines

00:00

📜 The Spread of Tibetan Buddhism

This paragraph provides a comprehensive overview of the spread of Tibetan Buddhism from its origins to its influence in Mongolia and Tibet. It introduces the four main spiritual leaders: the Dalai Lama, Panchen Lama, Jebzundamba, and Zhangjia, and their geographical areas of influence. The paragraph also traces the historical evolution of Buddhism in China, distinguishing between Northern and Southern Buddhism, and explains the significant role of Tibetan Buddhism in Chinese history.

05:02

🕌 The Dalai Lama's History and Controversies

The second paragraph delves into the historical and contemporary issues surrounding the Dalai Lama. It discusses the political and religious significance of the Dalai Lama within Tibetan Buddhism and highlights the challenges and controversies, including his exile, political influence, and personal conduct that have shaped public perception. The narrative includes his contentious interactions with global figures and the media's portrayal of his divinity.

10:04

🏞 The Panchen Lama and Democratic Reforms

This section focuses on the Panchen Lama, detailing the historical background, political significance, and reforms associated with the position. It contrasts the Panchen Lama's role with that of the Dalai Lama, emphasizing the Panchen Lama's involvement in democratic reforms in Tibet and his personal life, including marriage and family. The paragraph also touches on the reincarnation process and the modern-day significance of the Panchen Lama.

15:05

🗺 The Legacy of Jebtsundamba and Zhangjia Living Buddhas

The final paragraph explores the legacies of the Jebtsundamba and Zhangjia Living Buddhas. It outlines their historical roles and the political maneuvers by the Qing Dynasty to control their influence. The narrative includes the Jebtsundamba's controversial reincarnation processes and the cessation of the Zhangjia Living Buddha's reincarnation system. It concludes with the Dalai Lama's modern-day interventions and the current status of these spiritual leaders.

Keywords

💡Tibetan Buddhism

Tibetan Buddhism is a form of Mahayana Buddhism that evolved in Tibet and the surrounding regions. It includes the teachings and practices of the Tibetan tradition, which were influenced by Indian Buddhism, particularly the Mahayana and Vajrayana schools. In the video, Tibetan Buddhism's spread and its significant impact on Chinese and Mongolian regions are discussed, highlighting its historical evolution and the roles of prominent living Buddhas.

💡Living Buddha

A Living Buddha, also known as a 'tulku' or 'incarnation', is a spiritual leader believed to be the reincarnation of a previous Buddhist master. The video elaborates on the system of recognizing and enthroning Living Buddhas, particularly the Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama, and their historical and political significance in Tibetan Buddhism.

💡Dalai Lama

The Dalai Lama is the spiritual leader of the Gelug school of Tibetan Buddhism. The video details the historical significance of the Dalai Lama, including the political and religious influence held by successive Dalai Lamas, and the controversy surrounding the 14th Dalai Lama's exile and actions.

💡Panchen Lama

The Panchen Lama is a high-ranking spiritual leader in Tibetan Buddhism, traditionally associated with the Tashilhunpo Monastery. The video explains the role of the Panchen Lama in balancing the power of the Dalai Lama, as well as the historical events surrounding the recognition of the current Panchen Lama.

💡Jebtsundamba

Jebtsundamba is the title of the spiritual leader of Outer Mongolia's Tibetan Buddhist community. The video traces the historical context of the Jebtsundamba's lineage, their influence in Mongolian Buddhism, and the modern-day challenges in recognizing reincarnations.

💡Zhangjia Living Buddha

The Zhangjia Living Buddha is a significant religious figure in Inner Mongolia and Beijing. The video discusses the historical support given to the Zhangjia Living Buddha by the Qing dynasty and the eventual decline of this lineage with the political changes in China and Taiwan.

💡Reincarnation System

The reincarnation system in Tibetan Buddhism refers to the belief that high lamas can be reborn as new living Buddhas. The video explores how this system is used to identify new spiritual leaders and its political implications, especially with the influence of the Chinese government.

💡Mahāyāna Buddhism

Mahāyāna Buddhism is a major branch of Buddhism that emphasizes the path of the Bodhisattva and the potential for all beings to achieve Buddhahood. The video distinguishes Mahāyāna as the tradition followed in Tibetan Buddhism, contrasting it with Theravāda Buddhism.

💡Northern Buddhism

Northern Buddhism, also known as Mahāyāna Buddhism, spread from India through Central Asia to China, Korea, Japan, and Vietnam. The video highlights this historical spread, contrasting it with Southern Buddhism (Theravāda) and its impact on the formation of Tibetan Buddhism.

💡Theravāda Buddhism

Theravāda Buddhism, also known as Southern Buddhism, focuses on the teachings of the Pāli Canon and is prevalent in Southeast Asia. The video contrasts Theravāda with Mahāyāna Buddhism, explaining the geographical and doctrinal differences between these two major Buddhist traditions.

Highlights

Introduction to the Xinjiang region and its religious evolution from Buddhism to Islam.

The development of Tibetan Buddhism and its profound impact on Chinese history.

The four most representative living Buddhas of Tibetan Buddhism and their current status.

Tibetan Buddhism's influence extends beyond Tibet, covering the entire Mongolian and Tibetan areas.

Historical spread of Buddhism: Northern Buddhism (Mahayana) and Southern Buddhism (Theravada).

Introduction of Buddhism to Tibet during the Tubo Songtsan Gampo period.

Formation of the Tibetan Buddhist system and its spread to Mongolia during the Yuan Dynasty.

Explanation of the term 'Living Buddha' and its significance in Tibetan Buddhism.

Historical and contemporary figures: The Dalai Lama, Panchen Lama, Jebzundamba, and Zhangjia Living Buddha.

The political strategy of the Qing Dynasty to decentralize power among the four Living Buddhas.

The unique and controversial histories of various Dalai Lamas, especially the sixth and fourteenth.

The Panchen Lama's significant role and historical developments, including the unique case of the 10th Panchen Lama.

The continuation of the Jebzundamba's reincarnation system in Mongolia, albeit with changes.

The end of the reincarnation system of Zhangjia Living Buddha after the 7th Zhangjia's death in Taiwan.

Contemporary developments and controversies involving the Dalai Lama and other Living Buddhas.

Transcripts

Hi everyone

I have introduced the Xinjiang region to you before

The history of religious evolution from Buddhism to Islam

Let's take a look today

The development of Tibetan Buddhism, which had a profound impact on Chinese history

Especially the four most representative living Buddhas of Tibetan Buddhism

What is your fate now?

Mention Tibetan Buddhism and Living Buddha

The first impression of many people is probably that

Since it is Tibetan Buddhism

Of course, they are all in Tibet.

Actually that's not the case

what we now know

The Tibetan Buddhist system with the four living Buddhas as spiritual leaders

In fact, it covers the entire Mongolian and Tibetan areas

As shown in the figure, you can see four major blocks

Among them, the Dalai Lama is located in Qianzang

Panchen Lama is located in Houzang

Jebzundamba is located in Outer Mongolia

The living Buddha Zhangjia is in Inner Mongolia and the capital area.

In charge of Tibetan Buddhist affairs

So where are these four living Buddhas now?

Is their reincarnation system still working?

before answering this question

Let’s first clarify a few concepts

first

Where did Tibetan Buddhism come from?

I mentioned it in my video introducing the evolution of religion in Xinjiang

Buddhism dates back to the 1st century BC

It was introduced to China from Xinjiang

Gradually formed "Chinese Buddhism"

This system also included the later

Korean Buddhism, Japanese Buddhism and Vietnamese Buddhism

Because the direction of spread is from ancient India to the north

Therefore it is also called Northern Buddhism

Mainly Mahayana Buddhism

Correspondingly, from ancient India to the south via Sri Lanka

Introduced to Southeast Asian countries and parts of Yunnan, China

It is called "Southern Buddhism", mainly Theravada Buddhism.

As another important branch of the Buddhist system, Tibetan Buddhism

appeared very late

Mentioned in previous videos introducing the history of Tibet

During the Tubo Songtsan Gampo period, they married Princess Wencheng of the Tang Dynasty.

and Princess Chizun of Nepal (Nipala)

The two princesses introduced Buddhism to Tibetan areas from Han and Nepal respectively.

Since then, Buddhism in Tibet has gone through the early and late propagation periods.

Gradually formed the later "Tibetan Buddhist system"

And because later the Yuan Dynasty included Tibet into the territory of the Central Plains Dynasty for the first time

Tibetan Buddhism began to spread to Han Dynasty

The most important thing is that it also entered the Mongolian region

Therefore, Buddhism today is mainly divided into

Chinese Buddhism, Tibetan Buddhism and Theravada Buddhism

Secondly, Living Buddha

Living Buddha is a Han Chinese term

Originally a Tibetan translation of the Sanskrit word "incarnation"

Tibetan language looks like this

Chinese transliteration reads "zugu"

After being introduced to Mongolia

Mongolian respectfully calls it this

That is "Kutuktu"

so you will notice

When we call the two living Buddhas in Inner and Outer Mongolia,

Also called

"Jebzundamba Hutuktu" and "Zhangjia Hutuktu"

Of course tulkus are also living Buddhas

There are also levels of achievement according to the level of cultivation.

And it’s not just the four mentioned just now.

In fact, since the 13th century AD

The birth of the first living Buddha of the Karma Sect

By the end of the Qing Dynasty, there were 160 officially certified Living Buddhas.

And now

There are more than 1,000 living Buddhas that can be checked in the system

So there’s no guarantee that you can still see a living Buddha when you go to a lamasery.

Of course, their levels and influence are naturally very different.

For example, the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama have reached corresponding status due to their level of cultivation.

It is considered to be the incarnation of Guanyin Bodhisattva and Infinite Light Buddha.

With such an identity

will get the corresponding status

Such as land, livestock, etc.

This is linked to secular politics and rights

This has been the case in all dynasties

This also brings variables to their final fate

Let’s take a look at the Dalai Lama first

There are five major sects of Tibetan Buddhism in Tibet

Each sect has its own living Buddha

The Gelug Sect (Yellow Sect) to which the Dalai Lama belongs was founded the latest

The reason why his status in Tibetan areas was so high later

It's because of the needs of the rulers

The Kagyu Sect has always had a traditionally respected status since the Ming Dynasty

Even though the Dalai Lama has started the reincarnation system

But it doesn’t rank at all

After the Khoshot Khanate occupied Tibet, it began to support the obedient Gelug sect.

Later, after entering the customs in the Qing Dynasty,

The fifth Dalai Lama went to Beijing to meet Emperor Shunzhi

Preliminarily confirmed the suzerainty of the central government of the Qing Dynasty

Dalai Lama's dominance in Tibet officially confirmed

But the Qing government still kept a hand

The reason why he later supported three other living Buddhas

In fact, it is mainly to prevent

Dalai Lama gains excessive religious influence in Mongolian and Tibetan areas

Avoid the situation of confronting the Central Branch of the Qing Dynasty

In other words, it is for decentralization

So starting from Emperor Kangxi

The Qing government began to deliberately support the Panchen Lama again

Jebtsundamba and Zhangjia Living Buddha are in charge of Houzang, Outer Mongolia and Inner Mongolia.

in short

Using Panchen Erdeni to Divide the Dalai Lama’s Influence

Two Mongolian Living Buddhas

Divide the influence of the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama in Mongolia

Yizhangjia Hutuktu

To divide Jebzundamba’s influence among all Mongolians

This is how the Qing government

To realize the differentiation of political and religious power and the check and balance of power in the Mongolian and Tibetan areas

Avoid a situation where one party is dominant

This is how the system of co-governance by the four living Buddhas came into being.

Living Buddhas are endowed with divinity by believers

was granted rights by the central government

In fact, he is the local emperor

Therefore, the kind of emperors in Chinese history who were young

And the situation of powerful ministers controlling government affairs also happened in Tibet

After the death of the fifth Dalai Lama

Regent Sangye Gyatso concealed the news of his death for fifteen years

Then he looks for the reincarnated soul boy and uses him as a puppet.

This is the Sixth Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso

The Dalai Lama is quite legendary in history

With his rights eclipsed, he often sneaked out of the Potala Palace at night in casual clothes.

And enter and leave romantic places

And I have constant girlfriends

Later he became a famous poet in the history of Tibetan Buddhism

However, his fate was not like that of his contemporary Emperor Kangxi.

Eradicate powerful ministers and return power to the king

The Sixth Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso

He was deposed in the subsequent political power struggle in Tibet.

And passed away on the way to Beijing

The body was immediately thrown into the wild

The remains of the 5th to 13th Dalai Lama

They were all buried in the Potala Palace pagoda for people to pay their respects to.

Only the sixth Dalai Lama Tsangyang Gyatso does not have his own spiritual pagoda

And the next Dalai Lama may not be able to be buried smoothly in the Potala Palace.

I'm afraid he is the 14th Dalai Lama.

How the 14th Dalai Lama became the reincarnated soul boy

How the enthronement ceremony was completed under the auspices of government officials of the Republic of China

How to establish the new China

After being elected as Vice Chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People's Congress

In just a few years, he fled to India in 1959

This has been introduced in detail in the Tibetan history video

The exile of the Dalai Lama has given the Western world, led by the United States,

An opportunity to divide China

So I spared no effort to render it extremely

The "divinity" of the 14th Dalai Lama and his efforts to weaken his "humanity"

Not only is it packaged as a "god" who doesn't make mistakes,

He also awarded the 1989 Nobel Peace Prize to him

The Chinese government is trying its best to downplay its influence in Tibetan areas.

Instead, they stepped up their efforts to support the Panchen Living Buddha

So is the Dalai Lama really infallible?

The 14th Dalai Lama previously said when answering whether there will be a female Dalai Lama

"She needs to be good-looking and attractive

if she is an ugly woman

Then she won’t be attractive”

Such remarks are accused of objectifying women

Then when attending an event with Lady Gaga

Keep an eye on the holes in her jeans

And reached out to touch her legs repeatedly

It didn’t stop until Lady Gaga reached out to stop her

Although some public opinion at the time believed that the Dalai Lama's move was inappropriate,

But under the touted “divineness” of the Western media

Countless dignitaries and celebrities still want to meet with the Dalai Lama

Until last year, February 2023

The 14th Dalai Lama at a public event in Dharamsala, India

He even stuck out his tongue to a boy who came up to interact with him.

Also known as "suck my tongue"

The image of “hypocrite” under the cloak of religion

finally exposed to a global audience

Although the Dalai Lama clique argued that this was a "traditional Tibetan custom"

But except for this old man

We did not see any living Buddha or believer of Tibetan Buddhism

Have done such obscene behavior to children

The British Daily Mail wrote:

If the relevant behavior occurs to the Pope

The Pope will resign immediately

The silence on the Dalai Lama's actions is shameful

There are even calls from South African political parties

Indian government arrests 14th Dalai Lama on child sexual abuse charges

The turn of public opinion has also attracted politicians and celebrities who are flocking to

disappeared

The 14th Dalai Lama has since fallen from the altar

After talking about the Dalai Lama, let’s talk about the Panchen Lama.

I just said that the Qing government supported the Panchen Lama

It is to divide the Dalai Lama’s power in Tibetan areas

In 1713 AD, Emperor Kangxi consecrated the fifth Panchen Lama as

"Panchen Erdeni"

"Erdeni" means "treasure" in Mongolian and Manchu

That is, the Panchen baby

Panchen Lama is in charge of Tibetan affairs in Tibetan areas

Its residence is Tashilhunpo Monastery in Shigatse

as shown on the map

The Panchen Lama’s back Tibet is larger than the Dalai Lama’s front Tibet.

Does that mean that the Panchen Lama has a higher status or real power?

Not so

Those who understand the geography of Tibet should know

Front Tibet has a lower altitude than Back Tibet

Higher vegetation coverage

Suitable climate

More suitable for human habitation

Therefore, most of Tibet's more than 3 million people are concentrated in the former Tibet area.

Most areas in Houtang are above 5,000 meters above sea level.

Severe hypoxia and harsh climate

Extremely unsuitable for human survival

Many places in Ngari and Nagqu are no-man’s land.

Therefore, although the Dalai Lama and Panchen Lama are mutual teachers,

But regardless of real power and prestige

The Panchen Lama in Back Tibet is slightly inferior to the Dalai Lama in Front Tibet

Therefore, in the process of reincarnation of living Buddhas in the past dynasties, the Panchen Lama

Not like the Dalai Lama

With so much controversy and bloodshed

But there is a special being among them

That is the 10th Panchen Lama

Not that his reincarnation is controversial.

Rather, he is one of the Panchen Living Buddhas of all generations.

The only Panchen Living Buddha who married a wife and had children

The enthronement ceremony of the 10th Panchen Lama in August 1949

At a time when China is changing colors

The 10th Panchen Lama did not move to Taiwan with the Nationalist Government

But stayed in the mainland

Then during the democratic reform in Tibetan areas

The Panchen Lama is not as repellent as the Dalai Lama

He also used his Chundui Manor as a pilot project

But even so

The 10th Panchen Lama did not escape the subsequent anti-rightist movement and the wave of the Cultural Revolution.

He was imprisoned in Beijing for a long time and was not released until 1977.

Then in 1978, they were 20 years apart

Li Jie, the granddaughter of the founding general Dong Qiwu, got married

And gave birth to a daughter in 1983

Named Renji Wangmo

This is when Xi Zhongxun and his wife went to congratulate Renji Wangmo on his 100th day.

It can be said that it is full of cards

Panchen Living Buddha marries lovely wife and has children

This is unique among all previous Panchen Lamas.

Therefore, in the hearts of many Tibetan Buddhist believers

His daughter Renji Wangmo became the only "Tibetan Princess"

This is a photo of Renji Wangmo and his mother Li Jie with the next generation Panchen Choekyi Jebu

The 11th Panchen Lama came after the death of the 10th Panchen Lama

In front of the Buddha statue in the Jokhang Temple in Lhasa in 1995

After the ceremony of drawing lots from the golden urn

Confirmed as the reincarnation of the 10th Panchen Lama

This is also the case since the founding of New China in 1949.

For the first time, the living Buddha was identified through drawing lots from the golden urn

And there was an episode in this reincarnation

It is the 14th Dalai Lama who has fled abroad

Skip the lot from the golden jar

Directly and remotely designated a child named Genden Choekyi Nyima

The reincarnation of the Panchen Lama

However, it is not recognized by the government of the People's Republic of China

The 34-year-old 11th Panchen Choekyi Jebu is also one of the four living Buddhas.

The only living Buddha still in mainland China

Finished talking about the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama

Let’s look at Mongolia again

Jebtsundamba from Outer Mongolia and Zhangjia Living Buddha from Inner Mongolia

Because the Qing government intended to support it

To differentiate the influence of the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama in Mongolia

Moreover, the first Jebtsundamba received ordination from the fourth Panchen Lama.

Therefore, its status and influence in the hearts of Tibetan Buddhist monks

Naturally, it is not as good as the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Lama

In 1688 AD, Khalkha (Outer Mongolia) was attacked by the Junggar Khanate.

Jebtsundamba I quickly led his troops to surrender to the Qing Dynasty

Since then, Outer Mongolia has been officially included in the territory of the Qing Dynasty.

Emperor Kangxi conferred the title of Great Lama of Hutuktu on Jebtsundamba I

Officially established his identity as a religious leader in Outer Mongolia

And in order to avoid Mongolian areas being like Tibetan areas

Reincarnate Jebtsundamba to the home of the Mongolian prince

Emperor Qianlong's regulations

The reincarnated soul boy must come from Tibetan area

The final decision will be made by drawing lots from the golden urn at the Yonghe Temple in Beijing.

Therefore, his reincarnation was firmly in the hands of the central government of the Qing Dynasty.

After the outbreak of the Revolution of 1911

Outer Mongolia has repeatedly sought independence with the support of northern Russia

Finally in 1921

The Mongolian People's Revolutionary Party defeated the Beiyang Army with the assistance of the Soviet Red Army

Seize power in Outer Mongolia

The eighth Jebtsundamba was immediately dismissed

Then he died suddenly and mysteriously in Cullen in 1924.

Subsequently, the People's Revolutionary Party government announced that it would no longer search for reincarnated soul boys.

However, the Reting Living Buddha who later served as regent in Tibet

A child named Jampanandro was designated as the ninth Jebtsundampa

but was not recognized

Jambanandro once returned to secular life

Until the Dalai Lama fled to India in 1959

He also followed

and lives with seven children in India

And in 1991

Dalai Lama, who just won the Nobel Peace Prize

Recognized Jampanandro’s identity as the reincarnation of Jebtsundampa

and presided over his enthronement ceremony in Dharamshala

Then the ninth Jebtsundampa returned to Outer Mongolia

And finally passed away in Ulaanbaatar in 2012

During his visit to Mongolia in 2016, the Dalai Lama said

The 10th Jebtsundamba was already born in Mongolia

But so far, the identity of this reincarnated soul boy has not been announced.

Therefore, the system of the reincarnation of Jebtsundamba

It can be regarded as continuing in Mongolia.

But what Qianlong formulated must be in the Yonghe Temple in Beijing.

The system of drawing lots from the golden urn is gone

Finally, there is Changjia Living Buddha

Living Buddha Zhangjia received strong support from the Qing government during the Kangxi and Qianlong years.

and obtained the status of religious leaders in Inner Mongolia and Beijing

The Third Zhangjia Living Buddha also studied with the young Qianlong in his early years.

Live in Prince Yong's Mansion

Later, Prince Yong's Mansion was renamed Yonghe Palace.

Becoming the largest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing

Then in 1949

The 7th Zhangjia did not stay in the mainland like the 10th Panchen Lama

Instead, they moved to Taiwan with the Nationalist Government.

At that time, two other great figures also went to Taiwan together.

They are Kong Decheng, the 77th generation grandson of Confucius.

and Zhang Enpu, the 63rd generation Celestial Master of Celestial Master Taoism

Finally, the seventh Living Buddha Zhangjia passed away in Taiwan in 1957.

And before he passed away, he signed it himself

Before the government successfully counterattacked the mainland,

Changjia Living Buddha’s Will No longer Reincarnates

It seems impossible to counterattack the mainland now

This also heralds the end of the reincarnation system of Zhangjia Living Buddha.

However, the Dalai Lama, unwilling to be lonely, came out again to teach the gods and Buddhas.

After referring to the Panchen Lama and Jebtsundampa respectively,

In 1998, the 14th Dalai Lama appointed a Tibetan who had fled to India as a child.

As the eighth Zhangjia Living Buddha

and was ordained in Dharamsala, India

Currently based in Drepung Monastery, Sinan, India

But his reincarnation identity

Neither has been recognized by mainland China or Taiwan.

Well, the above are the past and present lives of the four living Buddhas of Tibetan Buddhism.

See you in the next video