The Education System of Three Major Monasteries in Lhasα

Ⅰ. The Education System of Monasteries Under the Yellow Sect of Lamaism The rise of the Yellow Sect (or the dGe-lugs-pa Secti) in Tibet in the 15th century was closely related to its mature system of monasteries and sound organization of personnel. In the 13th and 14th centuries, previously thriving sects of Tibetan Buddhism, such as the Sa-skya-pa Sect2     

黄河首曲生态环境现状与社会经济发展对策研究(英文)

<正>Originating from the majestic Bayankera Mountains in Qinghai Province, the Yellow River winds its way from Mentang Town of Jiuzhi(gcig-sgril) County in mGo-log Tibetan Autonomous Prefecture of Qinghai Province to Muxihe Town of rMa-chu County in     

Tibetan Treasures Collected By the Palace Museum(Ⅲ)——State Tutor Zhamgyia Norbi Dorje

Zhamgyia Hutog-to was the onlyState Tutor whoreceived thehonor from the Gingemperors.As one of thefour major Living Buddhasystems of the Yellow Sect,he was he most influentialLiving Buddha in the Mon-golian area.Of the six gen-erations,3rd Zhamgyia(1717-1786)was the mostfamous.     

Idema,Wilt L.translated and introduced.The Immortal Maiden Equal to Heaven and Other Precious Scrolls from Western Gansu

The new book by Wilt L.Idema is a collection of English translations of six precious scrolls (baojuan寶卷) from Western Gansu,also known as the Gansu Corridor or Hexi(河西,meaning the land to the west of the Yellow River).It continues Idema's work on the English translation of the most important works of Chinese popular literature (mainly related to oral storytelling practices),many of which still remain understudied or completely unknown in Western sinology.     

Renovation ecord of the West Yellow Temple

The West Yellow Temple is the earliest Tibetan Buddhist temple in Beijing. Built duringthe Qing Dynasty, it has been the residence of Dalai Lamas and Panchen Lamas throughout this history. Most importantly, it is a bridge connecting the cultures of Han, ethnic Manchurian and ethnic Tibetan. It is the tie to link the central government and local Tibetan government. In addition, the West Yellow Temple is a state protected site and a cultural relic.     

达赖喇嘛亚谿家庭(英文)

Since Buddhism was imported from India and the Central Plains(the middle and lower reaches of the Yellow River),it greatly transformed Tibetan society structure as well as people's ideology.A gradual com- bination of Buddhism and local religion led to the birth of Tibetan Buddhism featuring the reincarnation of a     

The Senior Tibetan Buddhism College of China marks its 20th anniversary

On September 1st,1987,the 10th Panchen Lama decided to found the Senior Tibetan Buddhism College of China at the Yellow Temple in     

NEWS IN BRIEF

The 2nd Ceremony for Conferring Senior Tibetan Buddhist Degree On October 10th of 2006, the 2nd “mtho ramspa“ degree conferring ceremony of the Tibetan monastic system was held at the Tibetan-language Senior Buddhist College in the Yellow Temple (Lhakhang Serpo). 11 monks are conferred with a “mtho ramspa“ degree.     

Gyalse Regime Contribution to the Maintenance of Communications Between China and the Western Regions

The Gyalse (rgyal-sras) regime of the Tubo tribesrose at the beginning of the 11th century.Its founder,Gyalse,was a Tubo chieftain of the He-Huang area,between the Yellow and the Huangshui Rivers in EastQinghai and West Gansu.A descendant of the TuboTsenpo royal family,and a leader of great talent andbold vision,he enjoyed the unwavering support of allhis tribesmen.Gyalse set out to conquer other tribesand bring the He-Huang area under his control,andsuccessfully subdued his enemies.He set up his regime,     

西夏佛教绘画研究综述（英文）

正Buddhism is central to understanding the globalized historical processes taking place in the Hexi Corridor,a region running northwest from the bank of the Yellow River up till the nowadays Xinjiang-Gansu border and being f lanked by the Tibetan Plateau and the Gobi Desert to the south and north respectively.As part of the trade     

黄河岸边菜花香

Advancing through the expansive land alongside the south bank of the Yellow River,the snow-covered lofty mountains in the distance seemed to bring a slight,jarring chill as we moved forward along the gravel road.Sopa took this opportunity to point out the cultivated land alongside both the right and left flanks of the road to me.     

Tourism,the Platform of the Future——An Interview with Businesswoman Cheng Xiufang

正The town of Tangke is in the southwest of Zogye County, Ngapa Tibetan-Qiang Autonomous Prefecture. This place in China's Sichuan Province is quite famous as a tourist attraction, as it is where the Yellow River bends the first of nine times throughout the length of its stream. The land is pretty flat and has an abundance of     

黄河岸边菜花香（英文）

正Advancing through the expansive land alongside the south bank of the Yellow River,the snow-covered lofty mountains in the distance seemed to bring a slight,jarring chill as we moved forward along the gravel road.Sopa took this opportunity to point out the cultivated land alongside both the right and left flanks of the road to me.     

Development of Tourist Resources in Yushu

QinghaiProvince hasrich tourist resourcesthat exercise a magneticpull on visitors. People ofthe Tibetan ethnic groupmake up the bulk of theprovincial population, andYushu is one of their prefectures.UNIQUE LANOSCAPE. Located at high elevation in the southwestern corner of Qinghai, Yushu coversa land area of 190,000 square kin.This frozen area is the origin offamous rivers including the Yangtze,Yellow and the Lancanjiang, whichhelps to create many unique scenicspots, such as:Xianggu S…     

FOR THE CLEAN GRASSLAND IN GYATANG——Story of Environment Protector Tsephel

正In recent years,along with policy strengthening initiatives aiming to improve the livelihood of local people in areas close to the Yangtse River,the Yellow River,and the Lancangjiang River,the economic situation and livelihoods of local herders have been dramatically upgraded.Trash,though,and how to dispose of it are still major issues,which is expected whenever people are a factor,and this has started to affect the charm of the once spotless grassland.Today,where only flocks used     

The Famous West Yellow Temple in Beijing

The West Yellow Temple is currently the location of the Senior Tibetan Buddhist College of China in Beijing, situated at the outer area of Andingmen and Deshengmen. This temple is an over 350 years old and covered with glazed tiles onthe roof, surrounded by a red wall and beautified by giant cypresses in the courtyard. Inside it looks solemn but spectacular. The splendid and exquisite architecture of the buildings is a perfect integration of the styles of Han, ethnic Tibetan and India and is referred to as a treasure of Tibetan Buddhist style architecture.     

THE BIRTH PLACE OF KING GESAR

Where is the State of Ling, described as the home of Gesar in King Gesar, therenowned epic? Some say it covered Dengke, Dege and even the bulk of the Kamba area; others say it was in a Sichuan area drained by the Yellow River, comprising Norgyi, Hongyuan and Aba; yet others favor Qubu in Gansu Province, where people of the Tibetan ethnic group lived in a com-pact community. Some, however, say Gesar's hometown was in the Golog-Yushu area of Qinghai Province, while others insist the Sta…     

NEW BOOKS

Qing Dynasty Archives On the Dalai lamasThe Dalai Lama was one of the two leaders of the Gelug (Yellow) Sect of Tibetan Buddhism. It won the honorific title of the Dalai lama in 1653 from Qing Emperor Shunzhi, and the Living Buddha had since been following the reincarnation system under the supervision of the Central Government. His soul boy was not legal until he won the confirmation of the Central Government. Whenever there is the need not to go through the set system, Central Government permission is a must.The Dalai Lama also did his best to seek authorization of the Central Government which would therefore issue him certificate of authority and seal of power.All these were recorded in archives, part of which are contained in the book. Its major chapters contain 154 pieces of archives related with certification of the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Erdeni under the reign of Qing Emperor Shunzhi, the demise of the Dalai Lama and the Panchen Erdeni, efforts made to look for their soul boys, selection of th     

THE QING COURT＇S POLICIES TOWARDS NATIONALITIES, RELIGIONS AND THE ESTABLISHMENT OF LAMA BANNERS

I.The Development of Tibetan Buddhism in Mongolia and the Qing Court＇s Policies towards Nationalities and Religions
During the late Ming Dynasty （Altan Khan＇s reign in Northern Yuan）, the Gelug Sect, one sect of Tibetan Buddhism （the Yellow Hat Sect）,2 prevailed in Mongolia once again, and soon after that, the local people embraced it. Until the first half of the I7th century, all the Mongols in the north, south and west of the Gobi Desert accepted the Gelug Sect, However,     

The Tangut Xixia Collection of Buddhist Paintings——A preliminary survey of the current status of scholarship

Buddhism is central to understanding the globalized historical processes taking place in the Hexi Corridor,a region running northwest from the bank of the Yellow River up till the nowadays Xinjiang-Gansu border and being flanked by the Tibetan Plateau and the Gobi Desert to the south and north respectively.As part of the trade route networks conventionally designated as the Silk Road,the area has functioned as an important nexus linking China proper,China's Tibet and Central Asia in pre-modern times.Buddhism,as the region's backbone of pan-Asian importance,intermingled with the ups and downs of cultures and historical entities until the Islamic takeover.