The Golden Urn Lottery: Upholding Fairness in Tibetan Reincarnation
Discover how the Golden Urn lottery, introduced by Emperor Qianlong, transformed the selection of the Dalai Lama by ensuring fairness and reinforcing state sovereignty.
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Emperor Qianlong’s Golden Urn: The 1792 Reform of Tibetan Buddhist Reincarnation
In 1792, Emperor Qianlong established the golden urn lot-drawing system to standardize Tibetan Buddhism’s reincarnation process, strengthening central authority and uniting diverse cultures.
Emperor Qianlong’s Golden Urn: Merging Cultures in Tibetan Buddhist Reincarnation
Discover how Emperor Qianlong’s golden urn revolutionized Tibetan Buddhist reincarnation rituals, merging diverse cultural aesthetics during the Qing Dynasty.