Author: Tsangtruk ToplaPublisher: Library of Tibetan Works and Archives
ISBN: 9390752663
Category : Biography & Autobiography
Languages : en
Pages : 470
Book Description
Self-serving ‘Fat Businessman’, or wise negotiator? The most thorough research on the tenth Panchen Lama to date examines as many oral and written records as possible in several languages, to examine the entire life and work of the Tenth Panchen Lama, who chose to stay in Tibet to help alleviate the suffering of the Tibetan people after His Holiness the Dalai Lama was forced to leave. In this fresh study, we look at his early life, his family, education, the politics at the time, and the conflicts around the recognition process. We look at the extent of his projects, work, negotiations with Chinese leaders and authorities, controversies and insults, and his deep commitment to the culture, language, education and wellbeing of the people of Tibet, as well as Tibetan Buddhism. It examines all possible records of his relationship, faith in and contact with His Holiness, his advice and guidance to representatives from Exile, his many works, and his longstanding commitment to protecting Tibetan people in dangerous times. This is a riveting study of one of Tibet’s major religious and diplomatic figure, his life, work, imprisonment, marriage and untimely death in highly suspicious circumstances, in the 20th century chaos and challenges of Tibet, a nation cruelly silenced and largely destroyed under Chinese occupation. Such an extensive study is timely, as we move into a new era of dialogue and talks. The skill, intelligence, strength, power and wisdom of Panchen Lama saved many lives, and helped create pathways for negotiation with Chinese leaders and authorities.
